I'm 5 weeks post op but last week my dr had to get a stitch out and it became this deep hole wound. He just told me to pack it with gauze twice a day, completely dry, not saline, nothing. When this happened to my mom years ago I had to use saline on it. I'm worried.
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August 25, 2015
Answer: What is the Correct Way to Pack a Deep Wound on the Incision?
The general recommendation for starting scar treatment after a tummy tuck is around 2-4 weeks post-surgery once the incisions are fully closed and healed. At this stage, most patients can begin using silicone-based scar treatments such as silicone sheets or gels, which help improve the...
Patients undergoing abdominoplasty can anticipate
significant swelling in the immediate post-operative period. In some cases this
swelling can be severe and impact the labia and vagina as well.In most cases this swelling resolves rapidly
with the vast majority being gone in about three weeks...
Your scar has healed well though it may be slightly low. It may be able to be elevated higher as you would like but this would depend on the laxity of your mons right now. You may be able to test this by trying to push the hair bearing mons higher but the best way to accurately ascertain this...
