3 1/2 weeks po lipo and tummy tuck. These openings just happened last night and was told not to worry it will heal. But I'm not sure if i should leave it alone and just keep shirt up off it or if I should cover it up with gauze.
November 13, 2018
Answer: Wound care questions? Wound care questions?Thank you very much for posting this question. I don’t believe that online is the most appropriate place for you to get advice on your wound. I strongly suggest that you reach out to your plastic surgeon, be seen and evaluated in person, and then get instructions on how to best care for your wound depending on the findings during the physical examination! Wounds like this will heal and I strongly suggest that you follow the directions from your doctor to get the best outcome.
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November 13, 2018
Answer: Wound care questions? Wound care questions?Thank you very much for posting this question. I don’t believe that online is the most appropriate place for you to get advice on your wound. I strongly suggest that you reach out to your plastic surgeon, be seen and evaluated in person, and then get instructions on how to best care for your wound depending on the findings during the physical examination! Wounds like this will heal and I strongly suggest that you follow the directions from your doctor to get the best outcome.
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November 13, 2018
Answer: Should I cover the opening of splitting stitches or should I cover with non-adherent pad? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. It appears that this may have been the result of a suture and should improve spontaneously with local wound care. I would recommend keeping the area covered with an emollient like Aquaphor and clean gauze until the skin fully heals. Talk to your surgeon as they should provide you with the best advice based on your specific healing issue. Hope this helps.
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November 13, 2018
Answer: Should I cover the opening of splitting stitches or should I cover with non-adherent pad? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. It appears that this may have been the result of a suture and should improve spontaneously with local wound care. I would recommend keeping the area covered with an emollient like Aquaphor and clean gauze until the skin fully heals. Talk to your surgeon as they should provide you with the best advice based on your specific healing issue. Hope this helps.
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