TT scar opening; advice on wound care? 4 weeks post-op (Photos)

June 9, 2016
Asked By:MelanieK_chs in Summerville, SC

I had a suture reaction pop up about a week ago right under my incision. Didn't really have any problems until yesterday when I discovered I had a spot open to a hole. Went to PS today and his nurse assured me it would heal fine on its own and said gauze with vasaline or manuka honey. Im really worried about it, though. Seems there are more spots opening. What should I expect? Will this get much worse? Could this potentially turn into an emergency situation? Anything I can do?

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June 11, 2016

Answer: Please insist on seeing your plastic surgeon.

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Answer: Please insist on seeing your plastic surgeon.

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October 6, 2016

Answer: Don't worry; moist wounds heal

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Answer: Don't worry; moist wounds heal

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June 11, 2016

Answer: Wound under my incision is opening up. How should it be treated.

June 11, 2016

Answer: Wound under my incision is opening up. How should it be treated.