Laceration Repair

Laceration Repair | Clarksville, TN

Post-Laceration Repair Instructions, Cumberland Surgical Arts and Associates, PLLC

Pain – You may have some discomfort as your surgery site is healing. If you have been given a pain medication prescription, take this medicine only as directed.
Bleeding – If you experience any bleeding from the surgical site, apply firm pressure for 15 minutes. Please call your doctor if this does not stop the bleeding.
Infection – If you have been given a prescription for antibiotics, take them as directed until they are gone. Keeping that area clean (see biopsy care) will decrease the risk of infection. You should call your doctor if you detect any new swelling or drainage from your site.
Stitches (sutures) – Stitches have been placed to keep the skin edges together as the area heals. In most cases, you will have stitches that will dissolve. In some cases, stitches will have to be removed. If necessary, your stitches will be removed five to seven days after they have been placed.

Cleaning Your Surgical Site

Soap and water – Two times per day, gently wash your site with a mild soap rinse, and pat dry with a fresh towel.

Peroxide – Your surgical site may develop a crust. Two (2) times per day, gently cleanse areas of crusting with peroxide and a Q-tip. Crusts will bubble off. DO NOT PICK CRUSTS OFF as this may delay healing and leave a deeper and more noticeable scar.

Antibiotic ointment – For the first week, after you clean the site, apply a thin coat of ointment to the surgical site. This will provide a more favorable condition after 24 hours and help the stitches to dissolve.
Showering – You may shower after 24 hours. Avoid direct water spray on the site for the first few days as this may be painful and may cause the wound to open. Apply the antibiotic ointment to the wound prior to showering to help form a protective barrier.

"Unfortunately I had to have the rest of my teeth removed, which was 10 of them.. Dr. Griffith gave me an in depth breakdown of the entire process, was both very friendly and professional throughout the entire thing. I was very nervous initially about it, but him and his team did a wonderful job of setting my mind at ease. It's been 7 days since the procedure, and they did a fantastic job! I would highly recommend this place for any of your dental needs. The whole staff from the front desk, back is amazing! I couldn't have asked for a better experience with something this stressful to be honest. Thank you to Cumberland surgical associates, Dr. Griffith, and his amazing assistants!"

Smilin B. | Sep 2025

Anthony L. | Sep 2025

"Straight to the point, and punctual! The doctor and dental staff were great! Daughter is recovering as predicted, with minor discomfort. Doctor Lee was detailed with the procedure and answered all my questions. Recommend for anyone needing dental surgery."

Arturo C. | Sep 2025

"The team was great with helping be calm during my procedure. Explained everything as the began. Thank you Dr Lee, Jena, court, and Jenny."

Maurice J. | Sep 2025

"Val, AP and Jessie were amazing with my son today. He had to get 5 teeth taken out. They were so sweet and patient. I highly recommend this place"

Clearinda M. | Sep 2025

"Great visit today for my Invisalign. Ali was awesome once again very informative, patient and polite. #GreatCrew"

Shaun T. | Sep 2025

"Excellent Oral Surgery for Dental Implants with Dr. Grifith"

Gloria M. | Sep 2025

"I had an emergency appointment for a molar extraction and was very nervous as this was my first time under general anesthesia. Dr. Griffith and his team were EXCEPTIONAL with patient care, answering all of my questions, and putting my mind at ease. His team were great with communication and I always understood what was going to happen next. Dentists are scary, choose one that will communicate! Thank you Dr. G, Court, Val, and Kelsi 🩷"

Kailey C. | Sep 2025

"I’ve avoided getting my wisdom teeth removed for 10 years because of fear and only did so because one finally broke. Contrary to my expectation, this was the smoothest procedure I’ve ever had done. I was completely asleep, in and out in 45 minutes and no pain or swelling in the 4 days since surgery. It’s pure sorcery that someone can cut 4 teeth out of your face and you can’t tell anything happened. I’m so incredibly grateful for Dr. Lilly and his team. You all took wonderful care of me through multiple consults and avoiding something I was just afraid of. Thank you so much!"

Ryan &. | Sep 2025

"Got my wisdom teeth out yesterday and I’m doing great! Dr.Griffith, Val, Kelsi, Jessie & AP were all so amazing and friendly. Super quick process and they made me feel so comfortable. I would definitely recommend them!"

Cynthia D. | Sep 2025

KaDeja W. | Sep 2025

"Simply the best! As soon as Dr. Lee walks in the room, the tone of his voice takes the anxiety away. So grateful for this team and making an anxious heart feel at ease."

Aimee T. | Aug 2025

"Fantastic experience, they were able to squeeze me in on the same day I called to remove the problem tooth. Dr.Lee and Autumn did a great job. Definitely coming back to any more work done."

Asher R. | Aug 2025

"I just had all four of my wisdom teeth removed today, as well as an extra tooth that was damaged by the wisdom tooth behind it (this was previously discussed and recommended by my referring dentist as well, he obviously had my consent to do so). Despite losing five teeth and being a bit sore, I can solidly say the entire team was amazing. Long review ahead, since I think people deserve to know how each step sort of went during everything. Dr. Griffith informed me that my surgery posed a lot of risks, because my mouth and teeth were shaped in such a way that he could've accidentally injured my sinuses, or damaged the main nerve on my lower jaw. I never doubted him for a moment, since he seemed so confident and professional, but also very sweet. He handled my nervousness well, and kept the conversations lighthearted while giving me exact numbers for chances of success on each, and an idea of how long it would take for my specific body could take to recover from anesthesia, because of the nerves being so close. He kept it all safe and comfortable the entire time, joked around with me, and had an amazing bedside (tableside?) manner. We also discussed medications that were safe for me, since I have a lot of allergies, and he provided them with no fuss, even giving me optional pain meds on top of the ibuprofen in case I were in any severe discomfort during my recovery. It's kind of rare of me to find a doctor who genuinely did make me feel safe and cared for the entire time, and I'm happy that such a risky procedure was done by someone who showed so much care for my health. When I woke up, he informed me it was successful, with no other injury, and he and his team had already begun checking if I were okay and talking to me. I was even allowed to ask to keep the teeth to look at, and it was pretty cool. I'm horrible with names, but I was also helped by "Val, Des, and Court" as indicated by sheets I was given! Thank you all for taking such amazing care of me today, and I'm very much looking forward to my recovery. From start to finish, it was wonderful, and I'm seriously impressed that he extracted 5 teeth in about an hour. Very talented surgeon and sweet, educated staff overall. Sincerely, I highly recommend. Footnote: I am definitely sore this first day, but the medications given are making it a lot easier to handle. Whenever I finished, they gave me a goodie bag with care instructions, a custom branded ice compress for my face, a bit of applesauce to eat when I felt fine, and extra gauze and things to help me keep everything clean. I just picked up my medications at my pharmacy back home and I've been just fine!"

Alex W. | Aug 2025

"I absolutely love Cumberland Surgical front desk is amazing Selena and Dee Dee are always so helpful. Dr Lee and Auttie are amazing. Dr Lee is very transparent he explains everything in detail he takes his time making sure you're comfortable and knowledgeable about your procedure. I'm a had patient to treat due to medical conditions but Dr Lee goes above and beyond to take care of my dental needs. I have anxiety at the dentist but with Dr. Lee and Auttie I'm so relaxed. I'm so glad I was referred here."

Lashanda | Aug 2025