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
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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