I am at 12 wks post DIEP 2 and the hip scars were moved down 2 cm. They are VERY itchy and VERY purple esp. compared to last time (12 mos ago) where they were just red. When wearing silicone sheets, swelling is obvious by days' end. As I continue to heal, will purple fade? Should I see a PS here about it. Original surgeon is out of state.
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Wound dehiscence, wound breaking open after surgery, is a potential complication after DIEP or tummy tuck (or any surgery). It is not a life-threatening problem, but an annoying one. At this time the treatment is wound care. Use of VAC therapy can be helpful and speed up your...
Hi fjr,
DIEP refers to no muscle being taken up with flap (the abdominal tissue that is transferred to the chest). How much muscle is taken with the flap is an important consideration, but it is not the end-all-be-all. For example, the vertical length of muscle split is related to how many...
Unfortunately, radiation is the gift that keeps on giving. It may be radiation necrosis of some subcutaneous fat, but during the revision they can biopsy the tissue.