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Matricectomy Post-Operative Instructions:

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1. It is best to return home and elevate the foot/feet until the feeling returns (which can take from 2 to 6 hours). At that time remove the stretchy (usually brown) Coban covering the gauze. Delay taking a shower or bath for 12 hours from the time of surgery.
2. Clean the nail border(s) using any one of the three interchangeable methods (not all 3 at the same time):
   1. Using a shower of clean tap water - holding the toe(s) under the shower using it like a shower-pic.
   2. Clean the edge of the nail plate with a Q-Tip and hydrogen peroxide.
   3. Soaking in an (Epsom or kitchen) salt solution and cleaning the wound edge with a Q-Tip.
3. Tomorrow morning do the first cleaning of the toe(s). Remove the white dressing and clean the wound(s) using one of the three methods that are interchangeable. After cleaning the nail border(s) please dress the wound with the prescription antibacterial and cover the toe with a Band-Aid. Wear regular shoes that are not too tight on the toes.
4. Keep the wound clean including avoiding getting dirt or sand into he wound and showering only with a Band-Aid or other covering on the toe(s) until healing is complete. Wounds do not heal faster if they are allowed to "dry-out" or "air-out"
5. Call the office if the toe becomes more swollen, painful or red than you think is normal.
6. Please schedule a follow-up visit for 3 to 5 days after the procedure.

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