Pleasanton Office

(925) 460-8444

San Ramon Office

(925) 380-6230

5565 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 240, Pleasanton, CA 94588

100 Park Place, Suite 260 San Ramon, CA 94583

Pleasanton Office

(925) 460-8444

San Ramon Office

(925) 380-6230

What Is Minor Laceration Repair?

A laceration is a type of injury that usually refers to a cut or scrape, it specifically means that there is no skin missing due to the injury but that the skin tissue has become separated. Small injuries can often be treated at home but in some cases, minor laceration repair may be recommended by your San Ramon and Pleasanton, CA, pediatricians of TRI-Valley Pediatrics.

At-Home First Aid

First aid is extremely important for dealing even with the smallest cuts. The most essential steps during first aid for these kinds of injuries are to stop the bleeding and to clean the cut as soon as possible.

You can stop the flow of blood by applying firm pressure to the injury using a clean cloth or gauze. If the cut is bleeding severely or you notice blood spurting you should continue to apply pressure but contact emergency services right away. Also, seek emergency help if the cut is deep and if you can see fat or bone.

For small lacerations it's usually enough to apply pressure for a few seconds, then you can run warm water over the injury to remove debris and then clean it. Most doctors recommend using water and mild soap to clean small cuts.

If the injury is very mild you can bandage it with clean gauze and tape and then wash it daily and reapply a fresh bandage.

Minor Laceration Repair in San Ramon and Pleasanton, CA

For cuts that will not heal on their own with just a bandage, or if you suspect an infection, then it's important to bring your child to your child's pediatrician. Signs of infection can look like redness on the surrounding skin, swelling, and increasing tenderness and pain after the injury. The most common method for minor laceration repair performed by your San Ramon and Pleasanton, CA, pediatrician is using either staples or stitches, these can reduce the chances of infection, can reduce scarring, and promote faster healing.

If you would like to schedule a visit with TRI-Valley Pediatrics you can do so by dialing (925) 460-8444 to reach the Pleasanton, CA, office and (925) 380-6230 for San Ramon, CA.

Office Hours - Pleasanton

Monday  

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday  

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday  

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday  

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday  

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday  

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday  

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Office Hours - San Ramon

Monday  

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday  

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday  

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday  

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Friday  

9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday  

Closed

Sunday  

Closed

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