A Hole in Incision at 5 Weeks Po Tt?

   Tiny wound separation is a fairly frequent occurrence.  As shocking as it may seem a small hole will heal from the inside out.  The wound will contract and will likely produce a most satisfactory scar.  Do not despair.

A tummy tuck is designed to stretch your skin as tight as it possibly can be.  Sometimes, your skin can be stretched a little too tight and you can develop small areas that take longer to heal than the rest of the incision.  With the dressing changes your doctor has prescribed, this usually heals well but can take a few weeks.  Make sure you update your doctor frequently as to the appearance of the wound.  Good luck.

Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you're experiencing this difficulty.A hole that develops in a tummy tuck incision at 5 weeks is usually a deep suture that is pushing through the skin called a suture spit. If this is what has happened it should heal over.Is important that you be examined by the plastic surgeon who performed your tummy tuck. I would call the office and asked to see the physician so that you may be examined and appropriate management instituted.