Had tummy tuck over a year ago. My incision never healed. I spent 9 months packing and cleaning a wound that was 4 inches around and deep. It eventually healed but I am left with an awful scar that is pink, probably still 4 inches round and looks awful. What is it that happened and why? I was told a revision could be done but at a price. Is this normal? Thank you - very nervous to go back to same doctor.
Answer: Healing issues after tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Wound healing issues are one of the risks of any surgery and are certainly very distressing and frustrating. Small wound healing issues such as spitting sutures can be very common, while larger ones such as yours are more rare but can happen. It is very hard to say based on the limited information but the causes can be multi-factorial including infectious, technical issues/excess tension, pre-existing or undiscovered genetic/medical conditions, and sometimes just bad luck. Revisions are possible and are best considered when the scar tissue is fully mature, or around 1 year after healing. I recommend an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Thank you again for sharing your journey.
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Answer: Healing issues after tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Wound healing issues are one of the risks of any surgery and are certainly very distressing and frustrating. Small wound healing issues such as spitting sutures can be very common, while larger ones such as yours are more rare but can happen. It is very hard to say based on the limited information but the causes can be multi-factorial including infectious, technical issues/excess tension, pre-existing or undiscovered genetic/medical conditions, and sometimes just bad luck. Revisions are possible and are best considered when the scar tissue is fully mature, or around 1 year after healing. I recommend an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Thank you again for sharing your journey.
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Answer: Scar revision Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear that you had some complications after surgery. With that being said it can happen. There are numerous things that could cause this to happen. A few could be infection, a patient that is or was a smoker, rejection of sutures are a few. This area can be revised and yes there is typically some form of a cost that is associated with it. I would suggest speaking with your Surgeon and discussing a plan. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Scar revision Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear that you had some complications after surgery. With that being said it can happen. There are numerous things that could cause this to happen. A few could be infection, a patient that is or was a smoker, rejection of sutures are a few. This area can be revised and yes there is typically some form of a cost that is associated with it. I would suggest speaking with your Surgeon and discussing a plan. Best of luck to you.
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January 10, 2023
Answer: Abdomen I am so very sorry about your healing problem. Unfortunately, loosing skin can happen to even the best surgeon. This is common in people who smoke or are around those that do. Your scar can be revised. It may take more than one revision, and different things, including tissue expansion, can be done.
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January 10, 2023
Answer: Abdomen I am so very sorry about your healing problem. Unfortunately, loosing skin can happen to even the best surgeon. This is common in people who smoke or are around those that do. Your scar can be revised. It may take more than one revision, and different things, including tissue expansion, can be done.
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January 7, 2023
Answer: Revision may be possible, but may not be advisable Hi Vickilynnp,
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January 7, 2023
Answer: Revision may be possible, but may not be advisable Hi Vickilynnp,
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January 4, 2023
Answer: Wound necrosis Dear vickilynnp,
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January 4, 2023
Answer: Wound necrosis Dear vickilynnp,
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