Service
Surgical Wounds Wound care in Plano, TX
A surgical wound is any incision made during an operation. Most close cleanly, but some separate, drain, or fail to heal — a complication called dehiscence. Causes include infection, tension on the suture line, poor circulation, diabetes, smoking, steroids, and wounds left to heal from the inside out (secondary intention). Dr. Rizvi treats non-healing surgical wounds after the surgical team signs off, coordinating debridement, culture-guided antibiotics, and advanced dressings to close the wound and protect the underlying repair.
How We Treat It
A care plan built around surgical wounds
Patients are often discharged from a hospital with a surgical wound that needs ongoing care, and the surgeon expects a wound specialist to manage the day-to-day. Dr. Rizvi handles dressing changes, sharp debridement of nonviable tissue, negative-pressure wound therapy when indicated, and culture-guided antibiotics for surgical site infections per CDC and IDSA guidance. When a compromised flap or graft meets UHMS indications, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is coordinated with a partner hyperbaric center. The clinic communicates directly with the operating surgeon so the closure plan stays unified.
- Visits
- Weekly visits typical
- Outcomes
- Surgeon-coordinated care
Why Patients Choose Dr. Rizvi
What's in the Plan
- Direct handoff from the operating surgeon, with shared notes back to the surgical team
- Sharp debridement of nonviable tissue to give the wound a clean base
- Negative-pressure wound therapy (wound vac) when the wound bed needs help
- Culture-guided antibiotics for surgical site infection, not empirical guesses
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for compromised flaps and grafts, coordinated with a partner hyperbaric center
- Same- or next-day appointments after hospital discharge
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
My surgical incision is opening up. Is that an emergency?
A small separation along the suture line (superficial dehiscence) usually is not an emergency, but it should be evaluated within 24 hours. A wide opening, exposed deep tissue or hardware, drainage of pus or bowel contents, fever, or sudden severe pain is an emergency. In those cases, go to the ER or call your surgeon. Otherwise, call the clinic and we will see you the same day or next day.
Do I need a referral from my surgeon to be seen?
No referral is required. Many patients come to us after a hospital discharges them with a wound that needs continued care. We will request your operative note and discharge summary, and we communicate progress back to your surgeon so the plan stays coordinated.
What is a surgical site infection (SSI), and how is it treated?
A surgical site infection is an infection that develops at or near the incision within 30 days of surgery (or up to a year if implants are involved). Treatment depends on the depth: superficial SSIs often respond to oral antibiotics and dressing changes; deep or organ-space infections may need additional drainage, IV antibiotics, or another trip to the operating room. We culture the wound to choose the right antibiotic rather than guessing.
What is a wound vac, and will I need one?
A wound vac (negative-pressure wound therapy) is a sealed dressing connected to a small pump that applies gentle suction to the wound. It pulls out fluid, draws the edges together, and stimulates new tissue growth. Not every surgical wound needs one, but for large, deep, or heavily draining wounds it can help the wound fill in and close.
Ready to talk about surgical wounds?
Same- or next-day appointments. Telemedicine available. Most insurance accepted — call to verify your plan.