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How Much Longer for my Incision to Close?

asked 1 year ago by Stephanie2750
Latest answer by Robert Brueck, MD
Question viewed 229 times
Tags: incision, wait

I got a extended tummy tuck jan 19 my incission open to weeks after that ... how long will it take to close im getting irritated..

4 answers to How Much Longer for my Incision to Close?

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Time for wound healing

Your surgeon should have a wound care plan for you.  He/she needs to make sure there is no retained suture material because that could keep the wound from healing.  This wound looks like it should close up in a few weeks if the care is proper and your nutrition is good.  I would be having my patient doing daily dressing changes on it using only saline and gauze.  Make sure you aren't putting anything on it that would delay healing like peroxide, Silvadene, iodine, etc... more
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.sowdermd.com

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Wound closure

The easiest thing would be to have your surgeon cut the area out and resuture.Stitches would be out in about a week.
Robert Brueck, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Delayed wound healing of a tummy tuck

Like the other consultants suggested, discuss your concerns with your PS and devise a plan of care.  Wounds will heal as long as a few conditions are present: a) no foreign bodies, i.e. suture remnants; b) no infection; c) no excessive tension.  Wounds will heal in slightly moist environments but the choice of dressing should be made by your doc.  Good luck and don't despair.
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Complications are inevitable !

All surgeons including myself get complications. Although rare if they happen to you it doesn't matter how rare they are. The reason for the extensive training of a Board certified Plastic surgeon is that they have experience dealing with complications and limiting their impact. You need to be discussing this with your surgeon and understand the treatment plan and options.
Thomas R. Walek, MD

Providence Plastic Surgeon

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