Hi i had a tummy tuck 10 days ago. My incision ended up getting infected and opening my doctor suggested to do a wetting dry dressing. Is this the normal thing to do? How long does it usually take to close back up?
April 30, 2018
Answer: Wet to Dry dressing changes Thank you for your question. There are times, whether it be due to wound infection or wound dehiscence, that dressing changes are required. Wet to dry dressing changes are an excellent way to remove unhealthy tissue and allow the wound to heal. The duration of time it takes to heal in this manner is dependent upon the size of the opening, the depth of the wound, along with other variables such as the patient's nutritional status, if they smoke, etc. This should not compromise your final result.
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April 30, 2018
Answer: Wet to Dry dressing changes Thank you for your question. There are times, whether it be due to wound infection or wound dehiscence, that dressing changes are required. Wet to dry dressing changes are an excellent way to remove unhealthy tissue and allow the wound to heal. The duration of time it takes to heal in this manner is dependent upon the size of the opening, the depth of the wound, along with other variables such as the patient's nutritional status, if they smoke, etc. This should not compromise your final result.
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