Why isn’t my incision fully healing? At 6 weeks PO It Started out as swelling than the doctor squeezed it to drain said no sign of infection. And now this is happening. It’s frustrating because I am a healthy person and now this is causing me to not workout.
April 15, 2019
Answer: 8 weeks post-op. Why isn't my incision fully healing? (photos) Based on your submitted photos, this may be a little incision inflammation (or incision separation) or stitch abscess. However, your PS has ruled out an infection related to a stitch abscess. Continue to follow your PS's post-operative guidelines for wound care.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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April 15, 2019
Answer: 8 weeks post-op. Why isn't my incision fully healing? (photos) Based on your submitted photos, this may be a little incision inflammation (or incision separation) or stitch abscess. However, your PS has ruled out an infection related to a stitch abscess. Continue to follow your PS's post-operative guidelines for wound care.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Wound problem after tummy tuck From your photos and the information provided, you most likely are experiencing suture related problems or a process called fat necrosis. Both are not uncommon after tummy tuck and can lead to wound healing issues. Fat necrosis occurs when areas of fat tissue don't have adequate blood supply and the fat dies. This may present much like infection with swelling, redness , warmth, and have yellowish drainage . Once the area has drained or been debrided, it can go on and heal. Suture reactions typically will present with discomfort.and swelling, and may open to the surface. Removal of the offending suture will generally allow the wound to heal. In our practice we would permit you to proceed with most exercise at this point other than core exercises like situps. I recommend following your surgeons instuctions, however, for best results.
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Wound problem after tummy tuck From your photos and the information provided, you most likely are experiencing suture related problems or a process called fat necrosis. Both are not uncommon after tummy tuck and can lead to wound healing issues. Fat necrosis occurs when areas of fat tissue don't have adequate blood supply and the fat dies. This may present much like infection with swelling, redness , warmth, and have yellowish drainage . Once the area has drained or been debrided, it can go on and heal. Suture reactions typically will present with discomfort.and swelling, and may open to the surface. Removal of the offending suture will generally allow the wound to heal. In our practice we would permit you to proceed with most exercise at this point other than core exercises like situps. I recommend following your surgeons instuctions, however, for best results.
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