STAGES OF WOUND HEALING

Inflammation Phase

Proliferation Phase (repair)

Maturation Phase (remodeling)

During the inflammation phase, capillaries open up the affected area in order to allow white blood cells to access the wound. The neutrophils and macrophage white blood cells fill the area to

attract to cells that were damaged. During this time, dead

tissue/bacteria is removed and inflammation is reduced.

The proliferation phase is also known as the repair stage. During this time, the affected wound is filled with granulation tissue. This tissue is produced as new connective tissue forms to provide enough nutrients for the skin. Wound contraction is the second part of this stage in which the wound becomes level with the skin and begins re-epithelialization to change shape and size.

During the process of maturation (remodeling) of a wound, reorganization is used to convert granulation tissue into scar tissue. Fibers are oriented and cross linked in order to form a strong base of skin and become a fully healed wound.

Inflammation Phase

Proliferation Phase (repair)

Maturation Phase (remodeling)

During the inflammation phase, capillaries open up the affected area in order to allow white blood cells to access the wound. The neutrophils and macrophage white blood cells fill the area to

attract to cells that were damaged. During this time, dead

tissue/bacteria is removed and inflammation is reduced.

The proliferation phase is also known as the repair stage. During this time, the affected wound is filled with granulation tissue. This tissue is produced as new connective tissue forms to provide enough nutrients for the skin. Wound contraction is the second part of this stage in which the wound becomes level with the skin and begins re-epithelialization to change shape and size.

During the process of maturation (remodeling) of a wound, reorganization is used to convert granulation tissue into scar tissue. Fibers are oriented and cross linked in order to form a strong base of skin and become a fully healed wound.

Inflammation Phase

Proliferation Phase (repair)

Maturation Phase (remodeling)

During the inflammation phase, capillaries open up the affected area in order to allow white blood cells to access the wound. The neutrophils and macrophage white blood cells fill the area to

attract to cells that were damaged. During this time, dead

tissue/bacteria is removed and inflammation is reduced.

The proliferation phase is also known as the repair stage. During this time, the affected wound is filled with granulation tissue. This tissue is produced as new connective tissue forms to provide enough nutrients for the skin. Wound contraction is the second part of this stage in which the wound becomes level with the skin and begins re-epithelialization to change shape and size.

During the process of maturation (remodeling) of a wound, reorganization is used to convert granulation tissue into scar tissue. Fibers are oriented and cross linked in order to form a strong base of skin and become a fully healed wound.