how long after surgery do you put ice on the wound?
However, do not put the ice directly on top of the wound until it is completely healed (at least 14 days). 1  Place ice in a clean plastic bag. (You can use a small bag of frozen peas instead. 2  Put a single layer of towel between the ice bag and your skin. 3  Check your skin under the ice. It should be a little bit pink.