I'm 13 days post tummy tuck. Does it look like it's healing normally? (Photo)

Thank you for your question.  Based on your pictures, everything looks like it is healing appropriately.  Swelling will subside over the next several weeks.  Areas of frank ischemia generally have manifested by 2 weeks and would have been noticeable by now.  The risk of a wound infection decreases as time passes.  Everything looks good, so feel good about that!  All the best,

 From what I can see it appears that you are healing normally. If you are13 days out from surgery, then the chances of an ischemic or necrotic area have likely passed.Continue monitoring with your plastic surgeon. 

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point, 13 days post op, the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emma Mallol Cotes.-

Everything looks like you're healing well.  Be in touch with your surgeon if you have any concerns.  It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has
extensive experience in tummy tuck/abdominoplasty.



I wish you the best.



Dr. Gabbay.

Thank you for your question and photographs.  It does appear that your incisions are healing well and there is no clear evidence of infection or necrosis.  Continue your current care to ensure the best results, but at three weeks you are basically out of the woods for both necrosis and wound infections complications.

Hi LumpySpacePrincess14.  Thank you for sharing your photos.  Your images show a clean, dry, intact and thin incision without signs of necrosis or infection, which is normal for week 2 after surgery.  However, an in- person examination is required to completely determine this. If you do not have risk factors such as diabetes, being a smoker, etc., you likely will not have to worry much longer about necrosis or infection.  Be sure to exercise caution by avoiding pets, sick contacts, or activities that increase environmental exposures, perspiration etc. like gardening, beach or lake swimming, and do regular care as instructed by your plastic surgeon.  Notify them of any redness, drainage, fevers, edge separation etc. When the butterfly strips come off, inquire about any necessary scar care. Best wishes!

From the photos provided it appears you are healing appropriately from your surgery.  Photos are no substitute for an in-person examination but I see no evidence of infection at this point.  Necrosis will typically declare itself within the first 2-3 weeks of your surgery.  Infection also would more commonly present in the first month of your postoperative period although in rare cases infection can present later in your recovery.  Continue to follow closely with your surgeon and relay any concerns you may have.

Currently everything looks just fine! Keep following your postoperative instructions and follow up with your plastic surgeon. Your result looks great!

From what I can see relax all seems to be well.Your wounds look excellent.I see no pending problems.

Thank you for your question. Based on the pictures you are healing well and express your concerns to your PS