Do I Have the Beginning of Necrosis, or is It Just Bruising? (photo)

Thank you for the question and photos. I think your surgeon is correct. This is more than bruising, you will have skin necrosis. Some of this skion will recover, but where it is dusky, will procede to a full thickness loss. Stay in close contact with your surgeon to allow for this area to heal. In the worst case, you might need a scar revision at a later date once you are healed. good luck.

I can't say whether the skin in the picture will become necrotic. All that can be done now is good wound care and observation. The skin will ultimately declare itself which would dictate for the treatment.

It appears as though you have some bruising, but make sure you're being followed closely by your plastic surgeon to make sure your skin heals well from the bruising.