Is this and early sign of skin necrosis after tummy tuck? (Photos)

Thank you for your question and photo.  From what I can see you are healing very well.  It is not uncommon to get a small blister from the tapes or steri-strips.  They will typically heal well with local wound care.  I do not see any evidence of necrosis.  Please follow up with your surgeon as scheduled. Best wishes. 

Dear Floridamomofsix,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photos there are no signs of necrosis. If you are concerned, i suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your pictures and questions. To really assess for necrosis, you would need an in-person exam and your plastic surgeon is best equipped to do this. A blister does not always mean a healing problem as this can be caused from tape or other dressings or irritation. Necrosis is a lack of blood flow and can lead to poor wound healing and open wounds. If you are using any form of nicotine, I would stop yesterday. Make sure to follow with your surgeon for more instructions for care.Good luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery 

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Though I can not see the blister in your photographs the most likely cause is from the taping of swollen tissues and this should resolve without a significant impact to your aesthetic result.  I do not see any frank signs of necrosis so all is likely well.  Hope this helps.

And early sign of necrosis? Thank you very much for this question. A blister by itself is not necessarily a sign  of necrosis. The tape which was used for your tummy tuck incision can certainly lead to blister formation. At this point, you should reach out to your plastic surgeon and address these concerns that you have about possible necrosis. Your doctor will likely tell you if this is something that you need to worry about at this time. Additionally, you should ask if taking vitamin C while also working on  deep breathing exercises and concentrating on your post operative instructions is something that will help you to reduce your risk and improve your outcome. Best wishes on your recovery and congratulations on your tummy tuck! Dr. Aldo

After looking at your photos it doesn't seem you have necrosis of the tissue or incision. However, we should see a better photo without the tape on to give you a more accurate answer. 

Hi! Thank you for the question and for your pictures. Based on your photos, I don't see any necrosis.  However, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Call your plastic surgeon. I'm sure she doesn't want you to worry and wants you to have the best possible outcome. I hope this helps and best wishes.

Great result so far!  I'm sorry you are experiencing some stress about your healing--be confident in your surgeon and their comments.  She would tell you if there was something to worry about.  Having a blister is not an indication that necrosis is occurring--typically this is simply a reaction to adhesive from bandages or stretching of the skin.  Make sure you are adhering to your surgeons postoperative instructions, drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, taking walks, and resting when needed.  Give your body time to heal itself.  Best of luck!

Thank you for your question. Based on your pictures, there doesn’t appear to be any concerns of necrosis. It is not uncommon to see blisters from tape applied to the skin. Make sure they you have close follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure you are healing well. Also, make sure to avoid any second have smoke if anyone around you smokes.