SURFACE DRESSINGS INFORMATION  (Melolin gauze secured with
mefix/ micropore /tegaderm):

These are outer dressings that helps support the wound and absorb any
oozing/bleeding. This should be kept dry for 5 days after which it could be
removed. You can soak the outer dressing in a shower to aid removal.

Do not remove the direct wound tape/dressing until removal of sutures.
Avoid  soap/creams/linements/antiseptics e.g betadine/savlon/detol 

      Infection can occur, so it is important to check if:

• The surrounding skin is becoming increasingly tender to touch
• The redness is more than 1cm from the treated area
• The redness is increasing
• There is discharge/pus