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Dehiscence? Or just stitch abscess? Scared! (Photo)

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I am 25 days postop. On day 19 (top photo) I noticed a suture abscess. The middle picture was taken yesterday am and the bottom one this afternoon. I was placed on antibiotics yesterday. Will this to keep opening? I am cleaning it well, applying bacitracin, & keeping it covered. I added steristrips to keep it from opening anymore. How long does something like this take to heal? I'm worried about it getting worse. I see my PS Monday am, he was concerned about this spot when I saw him Wed

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