Postoperative guidelines in dermatologic surgery: a literature review in questions and answers

The responsibility of the dermatologist continues after the end of a dermatologic surgery and must be shared with the patient. That is why the guidelines on postoperative care necessary with wounds are critical and need to be passed on clearly, at the patient's understanding level, and reinforced in writing. Good communication with patients helps the surgeon to avoid complications. The authors' concern to standardize the postoperative guidelines in dermatologic surgery originated the development of this article. A literature review, with the authors' main inquiries, was organized in questions and answers form, to assist dermatologists when performing surgical procedures.

Keywords: Postoperative care; Bandages; Postoperative complications