How does my incision look? I’m worried about the bruising on my stomach and the dark spots in my incision. No oozing or anything so far.
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear Mytime18,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear Mytime18,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 28, 2018
Answer: 9 days post TT and lipo. How does my incision look? I'm worried about the bruising and dark spots in my incision. No oozing Hello! Thank you for your question! It does appear that you have some delayed healing and bruising. This is not uncommon following a procedure like yours. At 9 days postop, continue to follow up with your surgeon. This should all slowly improve and likely will have no change in the overall appearance. Continue local wound care and restrictions as given by your surgeon. Best wishes!
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October 28, 2018
Answer: 9 days post TT and lipo. How does my incision look? I'm worried about the bruising and dark spots in my incision. No oozing Hello! Thank you for your question! It does appear that you have some delayed healing and bruising. This is not uncommon following a procedure like yours. At 9 days postop, continue to follow up with your surgeon. This should all slowly improve and likely will have no change in the overall appearance. Continue local wound care and restrictions as given by your surgeon. Best wishes!
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Concern about tummy tuck incision Have your shared your concern with your plastic surgeon? You should share your concern with him/her. That said, I would not be overly concerned as long as you keep your regularly scheduled appointment and you follow their instructions regarding any care you might need. The skin margin where it is dark are a little distressed, but nothing that should cause significant concern. It may look a little worse before it gets better, but you should be fine. Best wishes.
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Concern about tummy tuck incision Have your shared your concern with your plastic surgeon? You should share your concern with him/her. That said, I would not be overly concerned as long as you keep your regularly scheduled appointment and you follow their instructions regarding any care you might need. The skin margin where it is dark are a little distressed, but nothing that should cause significant concern. It may look a little worse before it gets better, but you should be fine. Best wishes.
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December 11, 2023
Answer: Crusting of incision and redness of lower abdomen 9 days after abdominoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum!From the photographs, I note a minimal area of central crusting suggesting a very slight delay of healing of the abdominoplasty incision line and areas of patchy redness and blueness of the central lower abdominoplasty skin.The trauma of surgery may cause bruising of the skin following abdominoplasty, a normal phenomenon. However, the lower central portion of the flap has the poorest blood supply due to its distance from its sources and the blueness could alternatively suggest vascular embarrassment. and is prone to delayed healing or infection. The redness concerns me as well. I would certainly make my plastic surgeon aware of this problem if he / she is yet unaware. It may prove to be nothing serious, but an evaluation is in order.Best wishes...
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December 11, 2023
Answer: Crusting of incision and redness of lower abdomen 9 days after abdominoplasty Hi and welcome to our forum!From the photographs, I note a minimal area of central crusting suggesting a very slight delay of healing of the abdominoplasty incision line and areas of patchy redness and blueness of the central lower abdominoplasty skin.The trauma of surgery may cause bruising of the skin following abdominoplasty, a normal phenomenon. However, the lower central portion of the flap has the poorest blood supply due to its distance from its sources and the blueness could alternatively suggest vascular embarrassment. and is prone to delayed healing or infection. The redness concerns me as well. I would certainly make my plastic surgeon aware of this problem if he / she is yet unaware. It may prove to be nothing serious, but an evaluation is in order.Best wishes...
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Post op questions It is early in your recovery and I would recommend you be seen and evaluated by your plastic surgeon as normal follow ups. It is always important to have bruising evaluated to ensure there is no collection of blood or possible skin loss impending. Scars can be improved in the future with massage, silicone sheeting, and possible revision. Again, best to be evaluated in person. Good luck.
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Post op questions It is early in your recovery and I would recommend you be seen and evaluated by your plastic surgeon as normal follow ups. It is always important to have bruising evaluated to ensure there is no collection of blood or possible skin loss impending. Scars can be improved in the future with massage, silicone sheeting, and possible revision. Again, best to be evaluated in person. Good luck.
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