Hydrocolloid Dressings for Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Wound Healing

Hydrocolloid Dressings for Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Wound Healing

This study aims to explore the use of a hydrocolloid dressing (DuoDERM EXTRA THIN) as an alternative to the current standard of care. The dressing would be applied immediately after surgery and removed at a post-operative week 1 appointment. The dressing would eliminate the need for antibiotic ointment application and reduce the burden of post-operative care on the patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients >18 years of age
• follow-up at specified intervals (1 week/6 week/3 months) in an office setting
• can give informed consent
• no patients will be excluded on the basis of gender, ethnicity, or religious background

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients <18 years of age or >100
• allergy to pectin, gelatin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose
• adults with impaired consent capacity
• incarcerated individuals.