I started developing this 2 weeks ago (photo with lots of scabbing and white cheesy center) my dr just says to use soap and water to clean it and cover it with a gauze and it will get better. I’ve also been being seen at a wound care center where I have been told to apply Manuka honey in it for it to heal. My question is: about how long will this take to heal, and can I swim with this?? Thank u so much for the help.
August 29, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear sweetmimi95,this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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August 29, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear sweetmimi95,this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Managing wound necrosis Your surgeon should be managing your wound care, and debriding (cutting out) the necrotic tissue periodically. Whatever is used as topical treatment is secondary to this. While wound care centers have their place, in this type of post-surgical case their wound care (typically by nurses or physicians who are not surgeons) often involves a lot of insignificant dressing changes with expensive dressings, various topical balms and potions, maybe some worthless tissue oxygen measurements, all billed to you or your insurance. This will continue until the wound heals or until you or your insurance company stops paying. One thing I do think that helps (begun early, when the wound is first looking bad) is hyperbaric oxygen treatments. But again, the most important things to get you healed quickly is close follow-up and debridements by your surgeon.
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Answer: Managing wound necrosis Your surgeon should be managing your wound care, and debriding (cutting out) the necrotic tissue periodically. Whatever is used as topical treatment is secondary to this. While wound care centers have their place, in this type of post-surgical case their wound care (typically by nurses or physicians who are not surgeons) often involves a lot of insignificant dressing changes with expensive dressings, various topical balms and potions, maybe some worthless tissue oxygen measurements, all billed to you or your insurance. This will continue until the wound heals or until you or your insurance company stops paying. One thing I do think that helps (begun early, when the wound is first looking bad) is hyperbaric oxygen treatments. But again, the most important things to get you healed quickly is close follow-up and debridements by your surgeon.
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