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3 1/2 weeks post op tummy tuck with open wound that looks worse daily. Is this normal? (Photos)

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A week ago the incision area had a narrow scab (pic 1). Over the weekend, the scab started oozing and my belly swelled significantly (pic 2). My doctor saw me Monday, cleaned out the wound, assured me it’s normal and looks great. 3 days have passed & I am still concerned with the swelling, oozing and now the darkening of the skin around the incision (pic 3) and how this will look healed. I’m cleaning it and using bacitracin twice daily. How “normal” is this, really?

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