Your wound will fill up naturally with new tissue from the bottom up and then close itself in from the sides. With proper care, this process can take 6-12 weeks or longer to heal over completely (average 6-8 weeks depending on the size of the wound).

How long does it take for a wound to heal after secondary intention?

Time to healing of surgical wounds healing by secondary intention is often prolonged (median 86 days), and healing of foot wounds appears to be particularly problematic.

How do you treat secondary intention wounds?

Cut non-stick dressing pad to completely cover the wound and secure with tape. Bandage should be airtight at all times. Apply additional tape as needed. If the non-stick dressing sticks to the wound when you remove it, then use more ointment to prevent further sticking.