5 weeks post TT. I have an opening at the middle of my incision? (Photo)

Question

It's open quite a bit. I want to steri strip it or suture it, but no recommendations from md. He says it looks great. I'm on bactrum and silvadine cream 2 x's a day.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ngaskill,I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean. It would eventually heal but it will probably leave larger scar. After it is fully healed you can try to reduce the scar. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

John J. Bandeian, MD · Answer

Wounds occasionally open following a tummy tuck. They will  heal with local wound care. However, I have never heard of the combination of bactroban and silvadine.  Every surgeon has his own way to treat open wounds, and although I would treat it differently, presumably, your surgeon has had good results with the treatment, you have described.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

Small wound openings like this are not uncommon at all and should respond well and quickly to local wound care. Your MD is correct here and you should follow his recommendations.Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. All you need is local wound care as suggested by your PS . Please follow instructions from your PS and it will heal by itself.

Jamie Moenster, DO · Answer

Thank you for your photo and question.  I feel your PS instruction are appropriate.  Your body will heal this on its own and it shouldn't effect you overall results.  Best Wishes!

5 weeks post TT. I have an opening at the middle of my incision? (Photo)

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