If All Around my Lower Incision is Turning Black and Oozy is That Normal? (photo)

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I have a 2'' x 3'' area at the lowest spot of my incision from my tummy tuck turning black and in the line of the incision about 6'' of it is also all black. It does not look like scabbing and seems to be spreading. Syrgon says its normal but im thinking its not. My tummy is really hard on either side of the incision about 2-3'' and i have alot of drainage coming from a small hole that did not close right by my pubic area. Does this sound like normal healing process?

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears as though the dead skin needs to be excised.  Return to your plastic surgeon soon to get the appropriate therapy.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Please see your surgeon ASAP. This is not normal and needs to be tended to by your surgeon immediately. Best of luck.

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

Looking at your photos, it seems as if you have some skin and fat that has died. After a tummy tuck, the midsection has the least amount of blood supply for healing so this sometimes happens. You should return to your plastic surgeon as soon as possible to have this treated. There isn't any harm long term although a scar revision may be needed.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

You appear to have lost some skin (and fat) due to the stress of surgery.  This must be carefully managed by your surgeon.  Infection is a possibility if this is not properly handled.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Very impressive photos of a wound edge (larger than edge) necrosis and possible cellulitis!! Seek immediate care LIKE NOW!!!

If All Around my Lower Incision is Turning Black and Oozy is That Normal? (photo)

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