About 2 weeks post op, the incisions in my arm started to open at my arm pit. My PS said don't worry it will heal by itself. Just wash it with soap and water, apply hydrogen peroxide, and apply alcohol, then dress it with a gauze and wear my compression sleeves. I do that daily. However, I feel like the wound is getting worse. It wasn't bleeding before, but now, at 4 weeks post op, it leaks blood when I remove the dressings to clean it up. Should I be worried? How long will it take to heal?
Answer: Wound dehiscence This is what I would call a dehiscence. It looks as though it's quite a wide area, and local care would be necessary. However, I would not apply alcohol. Use an antibiotic treatment when it looks as though it is starting to improve a little.
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Answer: Wound dehiscence This is what I would call a dehiscence. It looks as though it's quite a wide area, and local care would be necessary. However, I would not apply alcohol. Use an antibiotic treatment when it looks as though it is starting to improve a little.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Bleeding after Brachioplasty A brachioplasty is a great procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arm, but due to the constant movement that happens in that areas as you use your arms it does have a tendency to have some delayed healing. It is not uncommon to pop a couple of stitches and have areas that have to heal in from the edges. The fact that you have some oozing/bleeding when the dressing comes off is actually a good sign. It means that the tissue in the base of the wound is healthy and has good blood supply. The dry crusty spots and scabs look like they have cleaned up from the dressings you have been doing! Once a wound ‘cleans up’ like that it starts to heal in much faster. From the look of things I would bet they are all closed up in a week or two! Certainly keep a close eye on them and let your plastic surgeon know if anything changes or the bleeding increases, but it seems like you are on the right track!
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Bleeding after Brachioplasty A brachioplasty is a great procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arm, but due to the constant movement that happens in that areas as you use your arms it does have a tendency to have some delayed healing. It is not uncommon to pop a couple of stitches and have areas that have to heal in from the edges. The fact that you have some oozing/bleeding when the dressing comes off is actually a good sign. It means that the tissue in the base of the wound is healthy and has good blood supply. The dry crusty spots and scabs look like they have cleaned up from the dressings you have been doing! Once a wound ‘cleans up’ like that it starts to heal in much faster. From the look of things I would bet they are all closed up in a week or two! Certainly keep a close eye on them and let your plastic surgeon know if anything changes or the bleeding increases, but it seems like you are on the right track!
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July 18, 2017
Answer: Arm lift brachioplasty arm reduction arm liposuction flabby arms post-op open wounds bleeding Hello, thank you for your questions regarding bleeding after an arm lift or brachioplasty. I am sorry you had this unfortunate event. From your pictures and limited history, it appears that there are no signs of any infection. I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon. I believe you are doing all the right things. However, personally, I would not use alcohol. I think alcohol is too harsh or stringent to the wounds. I would also suggest you apply a topical moisturizing antibiotic like bacitracin. bacitracin can help to accelerate healing. As wounds heal, there is an increase in blood flow to the wound. In general, as wounds heal, blood rushes to the wound and thus, bleeding from wounds (like these) can be a good sign. In terms of when will these arm wounds heal, that is entirely up to your own healing capacity. It depends on your age, nutrition level, overall health, and genetics. High protein intake of 100 g or more a day, multivitamins, extra vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium will all increase your wound healing capacity. You may even consider hyperbaric oxygen to accelerate healing. Again, thank you for your questions regarding bleeding four weeks after an arm list or brachioplasty. If you have any questions regarding wound healing after your arm lift, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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July 18, 2017
Answer: Arm lift brachioplasty arm reduction arm liposuction flabby arms post-op open wounds bleeding Hello, thank you for your questions regarding bleeding after an arm lift or brachioplasty. I am sorry you had this unfortunate event. From your pictures and limited history, it appears that there are no signs of any infection. I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon. I believe you are doing all the right things. However, personally, I would not use alcohol. I think alcohol is too harsh or stringent to the wounds. I would also suggest you apply a topical moisturizing antibiotic like bacitracin. bacitracin can help to accelerate healing. As wounds heal, there is an increase in blood flow to the wound. In general, as wounds heal, blood rushes to the wound and thus, bleeding from wounds (like these) can be a good sign. In terms of when will these arm wounds heal, that is entirely up to your own healing capacity. It depends on your age, nutrition level, overall health, and genetics. High protein intake of 100 g or more a day, multivitamins, extra vitamin C, zinc, and magnesium will all increase your wound healing capacity. You may even consider hyperbaric oxygen to accelerate healing. Again, thank you for your questions regarding bleeding four weeks after an arm list or brachioplasty. If you have any questions regarding wound healing after your arm lift, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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Answer: Wounds You have a problem with the heading of your scars with some breakdown and granulation. It is going to take a number of weeks for this to heal and you need advice from you PS regarding dressings and subsequent scar management. This will heal.
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Answer: Wounds You have a problem with the heading of your scars with some breakdown and granulation. It is going to take a number of weeks for this to heal and you need advice from you PS regarding dressings and subsequent scar management. This will heal.
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Dealayed wound healing after arm lift:Kapositas Plastic Surgery,Athens,Greece This a typical delayed wound healing photo after an arm lift and you do not need to worry.Follow the instructions (local care) that your plastic surgeon who did the procedure gave to you and the wound will completely close in the next period (3-4 weeks).
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Dealayed wound healing after arm lift:Kapositas Plastic Surgery,Athens,Greece This a typical delayed wound healing photo after an arm lift and you do not need to worry.Follow the instructions (local care) that your plastic surgeon who did the procedure gave to you and the wound will completely close in the next period (3-4 weeks).
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