Should I give my bandaged incisions some air?

Great question!  Just so you know, a moist wound heals much quicker than a dry wound.  Although a moist wound that drains a little bit is more annoying for you, it will heal quicker and better than a wound that has scabbed over.  The scabbing is more convenient as it prevents all the drainage, but the wound will not heal faster.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question, congratulations on your weight loss and most recent surgery.  Each surgeon has their own protocol on how they would like to treat a wound area.  I would suggest following up with your surgeon and following their instructions.  Best of luck to you.  

Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your weight loss and tummy tuck procedure. In regard to your incisions, I will suggest contacting your surgeon's for post operative instructions. Every surgeon has different protocols.

Thank you for your questions. You should continue to follow your surgeon's post operative instructions closely to help you heal as well as possible. You should also continue to follow up regularly with your surgeon. Good Luck. 

Hello thank you for your inquiry. I always suggest my patients cleaning well the area and leave air dry as much as possible however each surgeon has their own protocol I would suggest discussing with your plastic surgeon first and ask for advise or his nurses. Best of luck

Thank you for your question.I agree, getting some air to the incision would help it dry out. I would run this by your surgeon first, every surgeon is different in their post-operative protocol.

Thanks for your inquiry, I like your idea of letting the wound air out some, but you should run all woundcare instructions by your surgeon, good luck. 

Thank you for your question.  At 5 weeks after a tummy tuck, most incisions have healed.  If there is a discharge, it is usually best to allow the wound to drain by avoiding occlusive bandages.  This will aid in wound healing and allow the fluid to egress out of the wound.  Therefore, "airing the wound" out would be beneficial.  It is important that you follow up with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation and recommendations.

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! Your surgeon is the best one to answer this question as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. If your incision is still draining sometimes it is helpful to have a bandage to protect clothing or prevent irritation.

Thank you for your question.  I recommend you to follow instructions from your PS for local wound care. Usually moist wounds heal better.