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Skin necrosis after liposuction - 3 weeks post-op. (photos)

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Crmb76Mar 30, 2017
Hello I had liposuction three weeks ago. In Miami by a board certified surgeon. At first I was applying triple antibiotic ointment and changing the dressing. The smell was so bad......after researching I had a feeling it was necrosis. I have sickle cell disease, and never smoked. Today my doctor said it is in fact necrotic, and cut out a portion of the dead skin, told me to pack it 3x a day. My question is should I see a wound specialist. Any thing I can do to heal with minimal scarring?

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Dr. Stanley P. Gulin, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 6, 2017
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