The right side of my tummy tuck incision is oozing yellowish discharge for weeks. The nurse said it was incision trying to heal. Then I lifted up the bandage and this is what I saw... is this normal?
May 20, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear Xoxolelexoxo16,this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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May 20, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear Xoxolelexoxo16,this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: What can be done to improve my #tummytuck healing? The photo appears to show delayed healing with partial wound breakdown, but if infection is not there, these types of wounds typically will close with proper supervised wound care. You need to talk to your surgeon, not just a nurse, to know what to do to encourage proper healing.
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Answer: What can be done to improve my #tummytuck healing? The photo appears to show delayed healing with partial wound breakdown, but if infection is not there, these types of wounds typically will close with proper supervised wound care. You need to talk to your surgeon, not just a nurse, to know what to do to encourage proper healing.
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