I had my tummy tuck done 3 weeks ago and immidiately since then I had a large red/purple area beneath my belly button by incision. Most of the area is healing pretty good but some smaller black areas are constantly weeping and have yellow icky stuff all around. My Ps said its just gonna take more time to heal. Just wash with antibacterial soap once a day when you shower and put palmers cocoa butter on it??? Seems like I need more attention to this!!! What can I do!!!??? #dreamturnednightmare
Answer: Wound debridement needed Thank you for your pictures. Wow, it looks like he had suffered from some skin loss but it seems to be improving. I would recommend debridement of the dark areas to get down to healthy tissue to allow for quicker resolution.
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Answer: Wound debridement needed Thank you for your pictures. Wow, it looks like he had suffered from some skin loss but it seems to be improving. I would recommend debridement of the dark areas to get down to healthy tissue to allow for quicker resolution.
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Answer: Necrosis Unfortunately you do have necrosis of your skin. There is not much that can be done at this point, but you should be reassured by the fact that the areas are small and will heal. Debridement could help. There may be a reason why your surgeon does not wish to do this, please ask him. The best person to treat this is your surgeon. Please continue to see him for your follow up care.
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Answer: Necrosis Unfortunately you do have necrosis of your skin. There is not much that can be done at this point, but you should be reassured by the fact that the areas are small and will heal. Debridement could help. There may be a reason why your surgeon does not wish to do this, please ask him. The best person to treat this is your surgeon. Please continue to see him for your follow up care.
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Skin necrosis after tummy tuck Sorry to see that you're having this complication. Unfortunately skin loss and wound healing complications are a risk with tummy tuck surgery. Because it has been only three weeks, I think your surgeons advice is good. It is typically best to allow the body to heal as much as possible prior to debridement. This will allow the necrotic areas is to "declare" themselves. A more focused debridement can then be performed. Skin and underlying tissue that is obviously necrotic or infected needs to be surgically removed to facilitate healing, however it does not appear that you're at that point based on your pictures. Of course it is difficult to make this determination without a physical examination. Your recovery will now be lengthened, however you will get through this and heal adequately over time. Try to maintain a positive attitude. Best wishes.
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Skin necrosis after tummy tuck Sorry to see that you're having this complication. Unfortunately skin loss and wound healing complications are a risk with tummy tuck surgery. Because it has been only three weeks, I think your surgeons advice is good. It is typically best to allow the body to heal as much as possible prior to debridement. This will allow the necrotic areas is to "declare" themselves. A more focused debridement can then be performed. Skin and underlying tissue that is obviously necrotic or infected needs to be surgically removed to facilitate healing, however it does not appear that you're at that point based on your pictures. Of course it is difficult to make this determination without a physical examination. Your recovery will now be lengthened, however you will get through this and heal adequately over time. Try to maintain a positive attitude. Best wishes.
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Necrosis after tummy tuck. Keep listening to your plastic surgeon. It seems that you are improving with conservative treatment. That is the best thing to do at this time. There are many wound care options to choose. Seems you are on the right track. I agree with Dr Pousti that you most likely will need additional surgery in the future.
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Necrosis after tummy tuck. Keep listening to your plastic surgeon. It seems that you are improving with conservative treatment. That is the best thing to do at this time. There are many wound care options to choose. Seems you are on the right track. I agree with Dr Pousti that you most likely will need additional surgery in the future.
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October 4, 2014
Answer: Necrosis after tummy tuck and PS doing nothing. What can I do about it? I am sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced. Generally speaking, I think that your plastic surgeon is giving you good advice. Although additional surgery will likely be necessary (for example to remove unhealthy/nonviable tissue), it will be in your best interest to allow for your tissues to “recover” as much as possible thereby avoiding the potential removal of healthy tissue… Unfortunately, things may look worse before they look better but I would suggest continued (and very close) follow up with your plastic surgeon who will always be your best resource. Best wishes.
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October 4, 2014
Answer: Necrosis after tummy tuck and PS doing nothing. What can I do about it? I am sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced. Generally speaking, I think that your plastic surgeon is giving you good advice. Although additional surgery will likely be necessary (for example to remove unhealthy/nonviable tissue), it will be in your best interest to allow for your tissues to “recover” as much as possible thereby avoiding the potential removal of healthy tissue… Unfortunately, things may look worse before they look better but I would suggest continued (and very close) follow up with your plastic surgeon who will always be your best resource. Best wishes.
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