Is the white inside the wound an infection, and how long are wet to dry dressings needed? (Photo)

Thanks for your inquiry. The white is a combination of fibrin, collagen, and cells that that are trying to close the wound.  I cannot tell for sure where this wound is, but it does seem to be healing.  Please continue to discuss with your plastic surgeon.

Thank you for this question.
As wounds heal sometimes there are small (or big) areas that present wounds in the healing incision. Small focal spots are typically due to absorbable sutures attracting inflammation to absorb the suture, and this sometimes works through the skin. Yellow in the wound is either fatty tissue or fibrinous exudate on the healing tissue. It is most often not pus, which is what many are concerned about. The wound will lift off this tissue in the healing process or the surgeon will remove that tissue in postoperative visits, which is what I typically do. Various topical treatments are recommended including Vaseline, Aquaphor, Medihoney or antibiotic ointments.

The white inside the wound is not an infection. It is a combination of protein, collagen, and fibrin, all products of healing. I recommend washing twice a day with mild soap and water, or shampoo. Keping the wound moist will allow it to heal faster. I recommend using products like therahoney or medihoney twice a day. I believe amazon carries these products.