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How Long Will my Tummy Tuck Incision Take to Close?

This is a continuation from my previous posting on asking questions in regards to my open incision. Now i have a picture to share..how long will this take to close? The lower part under my belly button is becoming less hard now, drainage is becoming a little less...and as u can see there are bumps in the wound that has formed..does that mean its starting to close? will the wound just come smaller like close from the top to bottom? what are the signs for me to look out for as the healing starts?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Julie9848 in ottawa,on

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Wound healing after wound separation

From the photo you posted, it looks like there is healing taking place. The pink tissue is healthy tissue growing in the wound, and you might be surprised at how quickly it fills in. It has to fill in from the inside to the outside. A few more weeks should do it for you. The scar will be wider and take longer to soften.

How long will my tummy tuck incision take to close?

You have suffered some delayed healing, either from dehiscence or skin necrosis. In any event, these will eventually heal in on their own with proper wound care. The larger the wound, the longer it takes. Sometimes it seems like these are not making any progress, week after week, and then all of a suddent the healing process just seems to accelerate. Not to worry, it will evenutally heal up and be a closed, healed incision. The scar may be somewhat wider in this... more

Tummy Tuck and Wound Healing Problem

Thank you for the question and pictures. The complication you are experiencing can occur after tummy tuck surgery. If seems that your physician Is treating it appropriately. Generally, I suggest conservative management allowing the on healthy tissues to “declare itself”. This will minimize removal/debridement of healthy tissue. It may require several weeks more to heal completely- patience is critical. If the area heals with a wider scar scar... more

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Wound infection takes time to heal

How long it takes for a postop wound infection from tummy tuck surgery to completely heal depends on the size and the condition of the patient. A healthy patient who does not smoke will heal faster than others. As long as the wound is kept clean, spontaneous healing will occur from the inside out. Of course, the larger the wound, the longer, generally, it will take to heal. Roughly, a 5 cm by 3 cm open wound of the lower abdomen should heal within three to four weeks... more

Wound issues

With delayed healing of the lower abdominal incision, the key is to keep it clean and dress it appropriately. Follwo your surgeons instructions. It may take several weeks to heal.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Mzfela
2 months ago

Omg mines looks just like that but smaller n I was so scared. Thanks for posting this pic n for sharing your concern. Im just ready for everything to b done. Thanks.

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