Will this open wound close eventually without having to stitch up again ? (photos)

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6 weeks po incision opened about 3rd week po. Went in and got restiched it didn't hold up well. Doing a wet/dry wound care

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and sorry for your struggles.  Wounds do occur after surgery and it is probably best you left it heal slowly from inside like your surgeon has advised.  If at one year, you are unhappy with the scar, you can get a scar revision.   Good Luck.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Seems like it's the same question that has been answered . Please, refer to previous answers..........................

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about the complication you are experiencing.  These types of complications can be quite distressing to patients;  unfortunately, sometimes the wounds do look worse before they begin to look better.

Close follow up with your plastic surgeon will be in your best interests; sometimes removal of a exposed suture and/or removal of any unhealthy tissue will expedite healing.

Wound care regimens will differ from one plastic surgeon to another. Generally, this will involve application of some type of sterile dressing ( in my practice I use a non-stick dressing covered by a sterile dressing). You should have peace of mind that these types of wound healing problems generally go on to heal over the course of the next several weeks, often without long-term sequelae. Also important to concentrate on a healthy diet, including good protein source.  Sometimes (depending on the width of the open wound and the appearance of the scar in the longer term), scar revision surgery may be helpful down the line. Best wishes.

Saul Lahijani, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Yes the wound will close by itself.  I would agree with your ps to continue wet to dry dressing and allowing it to heal from the inside out.  You might need some sharp debridement of your wound to expedite the healing process.  Your ps has you on the right tract, and after it has healed if you wand you can have a scar revision in that small area.Thank you.

Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Yes, your wound will heal with time without being stitched up again.  It will take a little longer to heal but it will get there.  Continue to follow up with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for wound care instructions.  Best wishes

Whitney A. Burrell, MD · Answer

The dehiscence you have may heal in by what's called "secondary intention" using wound care techniques; however, there will be a widened scar.  Dehiscence happens because of either excess tension on the wound, infection, or poor nutrition.  Make sure you are eating lots of protein, minimize tension on the area, and keep in close contact with your surgeon.  Hoping you heal beautifully from this.

Norman G. Morrison, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

It is unfortunate that you have this complication after your procedure, I have found that removal of all dead tissue, and sutures , and continue with local wound care will ultimately enhance healing. The scar can be revised at a later stage to improve results. Follow up with your surgeon and be patient.Norman Morrison MD

Will this open wound close eventually without having to stitch up again ? (photos)

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