Second Opinion. Surgeon Said to Apply Neosporin Twice a Day? (photo)

Wound healing problems three weeks our can be a result of delayed healing, fat necrosis, seroma or infection. If you develop a fever, increased redness, foul smelling drainage or feeling ill, infection is more likely.  Neosporin is appropriate in the short term but can cause rashes and increased redness with prolonged use. Good luck on your recovery. All the best.

Since we are NOT your treating surgeon very hard to contradict the instructions you were given. In MY PRIVATE patients if they have a wound edge dehiscence I recommend for them Dakins solution or beta dine solution 3x a day. With wet to dry sterile saline soaked dressings for mechanical debridement. Best to have daily contact with your surgeon. 

Good afternoon!

It appears that you had a bit of superficial wound breakdown after a tummy tuck.  These things usually resolve themselves with time and wound care.  Neosporin is one choice of antibiotic that can be sued, but I would consult with your doctor if that redness around your wound persists or gets worse.  Many people actually get a bit of a skin reaction to neosporin and you should let your PS inspect closely to be sure that is the right cream for you.

 

I hope this helps