Why does my Tummy Tuck incision keep opening 6 weeks post-op? (photo)

Thank you very much for your enquiry. It may
well be that your body is reacting to the stitches used in the tummy tuck and I
think it would be worthwhile going back to see your surgeon to discuss the
best way forward as they may be able to remove stitches or apply a dressing
which will speed up the recovery of the area.
I hope the area heals in the near future and
wish you the best of luck with this.

Dear JAndrade,I'm sorry that you are continuing to have delayed healing with your tummy tuck.  It is not common, but it does occur occasionally with tummy tucks.  Smoking is one thing that can delay wound healing, some medications also, but it's likely your plastic surgeon has already looked for any possible reason that you could have delayed healing.  It is likely nothing that you or your surgeon can do to prevent it now.  The same treatment as the center of your incision will be needed for this area now.  I know it is difficult to continue to deal with the wounds, but in the end you will likely have a nice result.  Hope this helps and best of luck. 

Typically I wait at least 3 months after surgery before revising.  Sometimes waiting is not an option, but I find by 3 months scars and tissue has softened.  The blood supply is better.  Performing procedures which require more tension seems easier.  I also try to encourage patients to optimize nutrition and supplement any deficiency. Sometimes this requires them to see a nutritionist or dietician (especially the bariatric surgery patients).Of course, you should make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified by ABPS.