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Deep pin size hole in open wound in arm pit after arm lift. Should I be worried? (Photo)

The opening in my arm pit appeared just days after my arm lift. My PS has seen it twice and has assured me that it will heal it will just

15 Days Since Brachioplasty. Wound Separation in Underarms. How Long to Repair Itself?

Hi, I had a brachioplasty with lipo 15 days ago. A few days ago I noticed minor separation on one underarm and pretty bad separation in

Incision breakdown after arm lift. 4 weeks post-op. What's safe to use on open wounds although sutures are present? (Photos)

Week 1 my incisions opened under both arms. My surgeon closed both original openings with more sutures at 3 weeks. A few sutures did not

Wound opened on brachioplasty. Should I be worried? What should I do? (Photo)

I had a tummy tuck and an arm lift 12 days ago. 2 nights ago i was changing my arm dressing and noticed that I had an opening in both arms

What should I do? My incision under my armpit opened up 4 weeks after having brachioplasty.

It doesn't appear infected. Should I see my PS? What should I do for healing? I must have over-done things a bit. But I honestly don't know

Is there anything I can do to help arm lift heal? It is red and slightly open. 6 weeks post op. (photos)

I am 6 weeks post op and my left arm just won't heal. It has a small opening which white pus(? Not sure) comes out of. A few pieces of

Does This Gaping Hole Need Stitches? (photo)

I had an arm lift with a three way stitch, and it opened under my arm pit. I've seen my doctor twice, this hole has been open for well

Armpit open wound after brachioplasty. Any suggestions? (photo)

I had a brachioplasty 2 weeks ago w a quarter size open wound in my left armpit, my surgeon is telling me to expose the area to air for a

Is it normal for gooey stuff to come out an open wound? Should I do something about the stitch coming out of the wound? (Photo)

i am 2 weeks post op of an arm lift. About a week ago i realized i had an open wound on both arms and can see a clear stitch coming out of