You are more than welcome to skip the 2 week appointment if you wish. Either we can do your hip replacement dressing, or you can; or if you live further away, having an idea of what is going to happen when you call into your GP or Nurse may help. It is quite simple and I hope this video allows you to understand what we do with our hip dressings.
Can I get my new Hypafix dressing wet
Yes! Please have a normal shower. Just pat it dry, don’t rub it dry after your shower. Try to leave it on for at LEAST 3-5 days after putting it on. It can last a lot longer, and don’t worry – it’s designed to stay on for as long as you can tolerate it for.
It's been a long time and my hypafix dressing is still on. What do I do?
I would recommend that if it is still on after being on for 2 weeks, then just remove it. It won’t be doing a great deal then anyway. Its main purpose it to make the scar nice and slim, and to protect the wound against abrasion from underwear or clothes.
I have a golf ball swelling under my scar region.
In some cases, there can be a small build up of blood around your wound. It can be a large as a golf ball – it is composed of fluid. You do NOT need to do anything here. Leave it be, and it will resorb and disappear.
There is fluid coming out of my wound.
If you still have some erudite coming out of your wound, then PLEASE let me know, and send me a photo. In most cases, it is nothing more than a bit of serous fluid, but I like to see them if it occurs.
When can I swim, bath or go into the ocean.
4 weeks post op. Please don’t go in any earlier than that. We are waiting for a full seal of the wound to avoid infections getting in. This includes hydrotherapy.