Yellow scab above tummy tuck incision, does the color look normal? (Photos)

September 10, 2017
Asked By:Lindslee17 in Atlanta, GA

Hello I am 16 days PO dull tummy tuck. I had an area above my incision that was a dark scab and it fell off. Now it looks yellow/white colored. No pus or drainage. Is this a normal color? I covered back up with the tape given by PS. Thanks

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June 13, 2018

Answer: Yellow scab above tummy tuck incision, does the color look normal?

June 13, 2018

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January 19, 2018

Answer: Scab

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January 19, 2018

Answer: Scab

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