Do i have skin necrosis? The wound care I am receiving is Inadine on the wound and plasters? How long after suture removal may the wound go back to normal? Minor fresh blood appearnace is present. Unfortunately the surgery was performed in another country as I live on a small island, Guernsey (UK) so not a simple trip to see the surgeon. Non smoker / drinker / eat well and excercise
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Wound issues 4 months post op - Main wound = 6cm x 1cm opening - 2 sutures removed last week.
Thanks for your question. I suggest speaking with your surgeon about revision (if you do not like the appearance) because I do not believe you will see significant change in your belly button in the future given that it has been 3 months post-operation. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
You do not appear to have an infection, just a wound separation. The best thing to do is to keep it clean and the wound will gradually heal on its own. It may then benefit from a scar revision at a later time. It may take a month for it to heal. However, if you try to...
I would return to your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. He or she may want to drain it, do further testing, or try different modalities of treatment. Let her know you are concerned and he/she may want to try something different. Speka directly to the doctor, not just the nurse.