I Had Fat Necrosis After Abdominoplasty. What Can I Do To Speed Healing and Reduce Scarring? (photo)

February 1, 2012
Asked By:Parker68 in West Hartford, CT

I’m 4 wks post op after abdominoplasty. A week ago, my PS dx fat necrosis at the incision under my belly button most likely related to an underlying draining seroma. My PS removed the necrotic tissue. I have been showering 3 times a day, dressing with sterile dressings and antibiotic ointment. Is there anything I can do to decrease the healing time and insure minimal scarring? How long should it take to heal at this highly stressed portion of my incision?

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