Hi, Im getting a bit concerned now. So initially 3 weeks after my tummy tuck surgery I went septic and was admitted for 5 days. I am now almost 6 months post op and my scar is still red raw and either side of my hips keep getting reoccurring sores. I was given an eye ointment treatment to rub on the area as apparently it was something to do with the stitches irritating me? Anyway they havent healed and Im still getting sores in the same places, constantly, they do not heal.
I had a tummy tuck April 15th... everything went well until 2 weeks ago when I noticed a spot about 1/2 an inch in length with some puss. I went to my plastic surgeon and the medical assistant said it was a suture abscess that it would heal on its own. I've kept it clean and have been applying OTC antibiotic ointment. Now it's almost a week later and it doesn't look better. In fact when i cleaned it today i got puss and blood and also noticed two black spots. Any suggestions?
Should you start cleaning your TT incision right after surgery? Which soaps/ ointments are best to use? Also, which products are best to make your scar lighter and when is it okay to start using them?
Soon Im getting a tummy tuck I want to know if after Im start healing I can use my oil or ointment for the scar get better like bio oil, mederma or palmers skin therapy oil please if any body can let me know I appreciate or recommendations Thanks a lot Mary
I have had this one spot on my TT incision that at about 3 wks started oozing PS said spitting suture was to blame and they tried to get suture out but it was to deep so he said cover it and put ointment on it which I have been doing for 4 weeks it's recently formed a blister he saw it yesterday and said skin healing over it but poked it to open it back up and it was bleeding but he said thats good. Will this ever heal? Will my body absorb it? Or spit it out? I really worry about it! Thank you!
I have a hole on my tummy tuck line that won't close. It will scab over but then the scab falls off and I'm back to square one again. I've also tried covering it with ointment and a bandage but it doesn't seem to get better. What should I do?
It started as a 1.5 cm opening that has now become what is pictured here. I am seen by the wound care clinic 1x a week with my 2nd appointment being tomorrow. I am using Santyl ointment with wet to moist dressing changes daily. I have written my Dr to ask if a wound vac would be beneficial?
This picture is five days after my tummy tuck surgery. I'm happy with the outcome so far but the remaining stretch mark all over my stomach is driving me crazy. Is there a stretch mark cream, oil, that will help improve the appearance? Will it become less noticeable overtime? Is there any suggestion or brand that will make it look better while in early stage? I'm still wearing the body binder (garment) and applying ointment on my scar. Very concerned about my stretch mark.
I am 12 days post op and I am getting worried that my belly button will have necrosis. I know- follow my PS's instructions... which I am, but now I am home in PA and he is in Miami FL. I was advised to wash with soap and water, use iodine and the hydrofera ready foam- wet the foam roll up and cover, but it just doesn't look like it is getting me anywhere. Please advise if you can. I did put ointment on it, but I think I'm done with that