General Timeline: 
 
Surgery:

 Immediately following surgery, your finger will be wrapped in a supportive dressing until your 3-5 day follow up with Hand Therapy. 
 
3-5 day follow up with Hand Therapy:

 Incision check/range of motion check

 Post-op incision care instructions(okay to wash incision with warm water and antibacterial soap) 
 
2 week follow up visit with physician assistant:

 Suture removal  

 Incision check  

 Home exercise program provided 

What to expect after Mucous Cyst Surgery: 
 
 Increased difficulty doing basic tasks (especially during the first 2 weeks post op)  

 Pain, soreness, sensitivity, and discomfort around incision site

 Gradual resolution of soreness and stiffness in the joint over the next 6-8 weeks.