Biopsy and Cryosurgery (Liquid Nitrogen) Wound Care
- Keep the bandage on and ensure that it remains dry for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, wash the area with a mild cleanser and luke-warm water. Avoid scrubbing.
- Dry the wound by gently patting the area.
- Apply a thin layer of Polysporin® or petroleum jelly twice daily. To prevent a possible allergic reaction, avoid the use of Neosporin®.
- Apply a new bandage daily.
Follow these steps for at least one week or as you have been instructed by your provider.
Normal Wound Site Occurrences
Normal wound site occurrences include a slight reddish-pink ring around the area, clear discharge, itching, or mild soreness.
A blister may form after cryosurgery; do not pop it.
Abnormal Wound Site Occurrences
PLEASE NOTIFY US IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY ABNORMAL OCCURRENCES OR IF STITCHES BREAK.
Abnormal wound site occurrences include red streaks extending from the area, green to yellow discharge, foul odor, extreme tenderness, redness and warmth.
If pain worsens rather than improves, please call our office.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE FEVER, CHILLS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, CHEST PAIN, OR ANY SIMILAR MEDICAL SYMPTOMS, THESE MAY BE SIGNS OF A MORE SERIOUS CONDITION AND YOU SHOULD SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY.
Test Results
Please allow 2-3 weeks from the date of your original procedure to inquire about results. After 2-3 weeks from your procedure, please login to your patient portal account (www.followmyhealth.com) or call 757.622.6315 and select option 2 to request results. When calling, please clearly include your first and last name, date of birth, and phone number.
