40 yrs old, healthy, don’t smoke or drink, eat healthy and have pretty much been on bed rest since my original surgery on March 18th. I have been going through hell since my tummy tuck surgery. PS removed affected tissue and sewed me back together three times already.My wound opened back up again with two deep holes. What else can be done? I see my PS weekly but would love others opinions. My wound gets bigger and uglier after every surgery. The numbers on the pictures are days after surgery
May 11, 2019
Answer: Wound healing problems Sorry to hear about your problemsthis is a real shame and your surgeon is obviously doing their best for you. I think now it is clear the blood supply to your tummy skin is compromised and letting everything heal from inside out is best. This will still take some weeks so please be patient. Using the VAC would also be appropriateScar revision 6-12 months down the line can then take placeGood luckPaul Banwell (London)
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May 11, 2019
Answer: Wound healing problems Sorry to hear about your problemsthis is a real shame and your surgeon is obviously doing their best for you. I think now it is clear the blood supply to your tummy skin is compromised and letting everything heal from inside out is best. This will still take some weeks so please be patient. Using the VAC would also be appropriateScar revision 6-12 months down the line can then take placeGood luckPaul Banwell (London)
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May 11, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck wound problem Hello and thank you for the question and sharing your photos. Your lower abdominal skin is likely ischemic (not getting enough blood supply) and that's why your wounds keep opening up (you need good blood supply to heal wounds). These wounds should be allowed to heal spontaneously from the bottom up. Once completely healed, then your surgeon can do a scar revision to improve the appearance. I would wait at least 6 months after completion of healing prior to making any attempt at revising the scar. Best,
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May 11, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck wound problem Hello and thank you for the question and sharing your photos. Your lower abdominal skin is likely ischemic (not getting enough blood supply) and that's why your wounds keep opening up (you need good blood supply to heal wounds). These wounds should be allowed to heal spontaneously from the bottom up. Once completely healed, then your surgeon can do a scar revision to improve the appearance. I would wait at least 6 months after completion of healing prior to making any attempt at revising the scar. Best,
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