Meeting with my dr weekly. 3weeks3days po. He hasn’t done anything yet but has me on antibiotics, silfadiazine cream, and Vaseline. I’m hoping when I see him tomorrow he will do something.
June 5, 2018
Answer: Necrosis battle after tummy tuck surgery? Although I understand your concerns, sometimes it is best to "do nothing" and allow the dark tissue (as long there is no sign of infection) to serve as a "biologic band aid". You may be pleasantly surprised once the eschar lifts and the underlying tissues are healthy. Sometimes, when the eschar lifts, wounds look "worse before they look better"; some patients benefit from dressing changes for a period of time. Overall, I think that the area of involvement in your case is quite small and you should do very well long-term. Best wishes.
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Necrosis battle after tummy tuck surgery? Although I understand your concerns, sometimes it is best to "do nothing" and allow the dark tissue (as long there is no sign of infection) to serve as a "biologic band aid". You may be pleasantly surprised once the eschar lifts and the underlying tissues are healthy. Sometimes, when the eschar lifts, wounds look "worse before they look better"; some patients benefit from dressing changes for a period of time. Overall, I think that the area of involvement in your case is quite small and you should do very well long-term. Best wishes.
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Healing of necrotic tissue It appears the area that is very red is trying to establish more blood vessels to repair the necrotic area. You have some mild area of skin necrosis which should be cleansed and debrided. The area of partial necrosis may develop some fat necrosis which will cause the tissues to harden. Time will be the determining factor. The tissues will define what's viable to what is not. You should continue to use silvadene as well as have your doctor trim the necrotic tissue. Waiting for the necrotic tissue to fall off will delay healing. Hope this helps. Dr. Chu
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Healing of necrotic tissue It appears the area that is very red is trying to establish more blood vessels to repair the necrotic area. You have some mild area of skin necrosis which should be cleansed and debrided. The area of partial necrosis may develop some fat necrosis which will cause the tissues to harden. Time will be the determining factor. The tissues will define what's viable to what is not. You should continue to use silvadene as well as have your doctor trim the necrotic tissue. Waiting for the necrotic tissue to fall off will delay healing. Hope this helps. Dr. Chu
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