Hi I developed necrosis after TT 2 weeks ago. What should I expect this to look like in the next week or so? Will it get worse before it gets better? Will there be a hole in my stomach?
April 24, 2015
Answer: Necrosis after a TT Thank you for sharing your photo and question. In your particular situation, you should contact your plastic surgeon regarding directly any post-operative instructions. They have all the pertinent information regarding your health, and will be able to instruct you further with treatment. I wish you all the best in your recovery!
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April 24, 2015
Answer: Necrosis after a TT Thank you for sharing your photo and question. In your particular situation, you should contact your plastic surgeon regarding directly any post-operative instructions. They have all the pertinent information regarding your health, and will be able to instruct you further with treatment. I wish you all the best in your recovery!
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March 30, 2015
Answer: Necrosis Thanks for your question and series of photos. The problem looks apparent on the photo from 3/21, which shows the area of inadequate blood supply, and this has progressed as you can see in the photos to the current appearance.It appears that all the darkened tissue is necrotic. When if is removed, presumably by your surgeon, you will see a defect of about that size down to your abdominal muscles. Often these are allowed to heal on their own, but this may be large enough that some intervention will help speed up the process. In answer to your question as to whether or not it will get worse before it gets better, I think all the damage is declared, and no more tissue loss will occur. The appearance after the non-viable tissue is removed may look worse to you than it does now, but it will actually be better. You and your surgeon will have a ways to go before you are healed. Stick with it, all the best.
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March 30, 2015
Answer: Necrosis Thanks for your question and series of photos. The problem looks apparent on the photo from 3/21, which shows the area of inadequate blood supply, and this has progressed as you can see in the photos to the current appearance.It appears that all the darkened tissue is necrotic. When if is removed, presumably by your surgeon, you will see a defect of about that size down to your abdominal muscles. Often these are allowed to heal on their own, but this may be large enough that some intervention will help speed up the process. In answer to your question as to whether or not it will get worse before it gets better, I think all the damage is declared, and no more tissue loss will occur. The appearance after the non-viable tissue is removed may look worse to you than it does now, but it will actually be better. You and your surgeon will have a ways to go before you are healed. Stick with it, all the best.
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