wound care dr thinks surgeon did not approximate the layers and The surgeon thinks it's a permanent suture preventing healing. I am scheduled to see a local dr as the procedure was done in another state. I would like more opinions. the entire length is 7.8 cm with the 'tunnel being 5.1 cm. the open part (2.7cm) is healing. Wound care dr says she is only getting 'fat' cells from the tunnel.
April 27, 2015
Answer: Open wound after abdominoplasty Sometimes a wound can extend to the deeper layers no matter how careful the closure. Options at this time may include continued conservative care allowing it to heal from deep to superficial but this may take some time. Another option would be to remove the affected area and resuture it to get it to heal. I would advise seeing an experienced plastic surgeon to deal with the issue.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Open wound after abdominoplasty Sometimes a wound can extend to the deeper layers no matter how careful the closure. Options at this time may include continued conservative care allowing it to heal from deep to superficial but this may take some time. Another option would be to remove the affected area and resuture it to get it to heal. I would advise seeing an experienced plastic surgeon to deal with the issue.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Chronic wound after tummy tuck Open wounds can happen even if you "close all the layers." It sounds like your wound needs exploration and re-closure. You should seek expert advice in your home state since you will need continued follow up. It is a long journey but hang in there!Best wishes.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Chronic wound after tummy tuck Open wounds can happen even if you "close all the layers." It sounds like your wound needs exploration and re-closure. You should seek expert advice in your home state since you will need continued follow up. It is a long journey but hang in there!Best wishes.
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