Scarring is part of the healing process, so you will be left with marks from the initial wound. Not every wound leaves a noticeable scar, but if you’re unhappy with it, we can offer skin rejuvenation options that can reduce the appearance.
Wound Debridement in Fort Lauderdale
Experience Proper Wound healing
Sessions Needed
Varies
Downtime
Varies
Medical Healing and infection prevention
To encourage proper wound healing, Dr. Miguel Villacorta, our board-certified dermatologist, performs wound debridement. In Fort Lauderdale, this treatment we offer involves surgically excising unhealthy and dead tissue from the affected area. This improves your body’s ability to heal itself, which reduces the risk of infection.
We offer a range of options for wound debridement based on the severity of your situation. Dr. Villacorta will walk you through your options and teach you how to prevent new wounds from forming.
What To Expect
The Process for Wound Debridement
Evaluation
Dr. Villacorta starts with an evaluation of your wound(s), assessing size and severity and checking for signs of infection. Next, he reviews your medical history and lifestyle to determine what factors may have caused your slow-healing wound(s.
Next, you discuss the best method of wound debridement in Fort Lauderdale for you. Together, you and Dr. Villacorta collaborate on a personalized treatment plan.
Treatment
For your comfort, Dr. Villacorta offers to numb the area before starting. Next, he precisely removes dead tissue while leaving healthy tissue unharmed using your preferred method of debridement.
Our methods of wound debridement include sharp, autolytic, enzymatic, or mechanical.
Next Steps
Dr. Villacorta shares post-procedure instructions to support appropriate and healthy wound healing. You may need to return to our office so we can track your progress and ensure that the wound is healing without the risk of infection.
Beyond debridement, we offer tips for wound prevention and guidance on managing the root causes of slow chronic wound healing.
What is Direct Care Dermatology?
As the first dermatology practice to offer a direct-care model, we work for our patients, not insurance companies. This approach not only allows us ample time dedicated to you, but it also relieves you of the intricacies and stress of dealing with insurance. Learn more about our patient-centered approach.
Create Your Game Plan
Simply answer a few questions with our virtual treatment planning tool, and we’ll reach out shortly to discuss your best solutions.
About Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine
At Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine, we’re changing how healthcare feels. Our doctors’ approach revolves around you—there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to health and skin care. Here, you get the transparent, ongoing, compassionate care you need to thrive long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recovery for wound debridement in Fort Lauderdale varies depending on the method we use, the severity of your wounds, and how closely you’re able to stick to post-care recovery.
