Female hand with sutured wound on day 3, day 10 and 4 weeks after the injury. Side by side healing stages or phases. Selective focus.

Video Education Series

Understanding Wound Healing Stages

Watch and learn about the four stages of wound healing with clear explanations, visual demonstrations, and expert insights from our wound care specialists.

Video Guide
4 Healing Stages
Expert Explained

Complete Guide: The 4 Stages of Wound Healing

Main Overview Video

Duration: 8-10 minutes

In This Video You'll Learn:

  • Overview of all 4 healing stages
  • Timeline for each stage
  • What's happening at cellular level
  • Why some wounds get stuck
  • How to support healing at each stage
  • When to seek professional help

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Individual Stage Videos

Deep dive into each healing stage with detailed video explanations

1

Hemostasis Stage

Immediate Response (Seconds to Minutes)

Stage 1 Video • 2-3 min

What Happens:

  • Blood vessels constrict to stop bleeding
  • Platelets form a plug at injury site
  • Clotting cascade creates fibrin mesh
  • Scab forms to protect wound
2

Inflammation Stage

Defensive Phase (1-4 Days)

Stage 2 Video • 3-4 min

What Happens:

  • White blood cells arrive to fight infection
  • Wound becomes red, warm, and swollen
  • Debris and bacteria are removed
  • Growth factors released
3

Proliferation Stage

Rebuilding Phase (4 Days - 3 Weeks)

Stage 3 Video • 4-5 min

What Happens:

  • New tissue (granulation) fills wound
  • Blood vessels regrow (angiogenesis)
  • Collagen forms to strengthen tissue
  • New skin cells cover surface
4

Maturation Stage

Remodeling Phase (3 Weeks - 2 Years)

Stage 4 Video • 3-4 min

What Happens:

  • Collagen reorganizes for strength
  • Scar tissue forms and matures
  • Wound continues to strengthen
  • Scar gradually fades and flattens

Bonus: When Healing Gets Stuck

Understanding Chronic Wounds

This bonus video explains why some wounds become "stuck" in the inflammatory stage and never progress to healing, plus what can be done to restart the healing process.

Chronic Wounds Explained

Duration: 5-6 minutes

Topics Covered:

Biofilm Formation

How bacterial communities prevent healing

Persistent Inflammation

Why wounds stay in stage 2

Poor Blood Flow

Impact of circulation problems

Treatment Options

How to restart the healing process

How to Use These Educational Videos

1

Start with the Overview

Watch the main video first to understand the complete healing process

2

Deep Dive into Each Stage

Watch individual stage videos for detailed understanding of what's happening at each phase

3

Watch with Your Caregiver

Share these videos with family members or caregivers so everyone understands the healing process

4

Revisit as Needed

Return to these videos throughout your healing journey to track your progress

5

Discuss with Your Provider

Bring questions from these videos to your appointments for personalized answers

Need Help with Your Wound?

Understanding healing stages is important, but every wound is unique. Our specialists can assess your wound and create a personalized treatment plan to support optimal healing.

Expert Assessment

Determine your healing stage

Track Progress

Monitor healing advancement

Optimize Healing

Personalized treatment plan