Hi I got brachioplasty done August 25 and Wednesday sept 3rd I went for my post op visit and they removed the old bandages and put on new ones. Well that same night my incision on my right arm popped open and it first was a quater size now its the width of 3 fingers put together on sat sept 6th. I don't know what to do. My ps was trying to sew it back thurs but he said its going to pop open again and let it heal. But being that the wound is unstable and opening wider should it be stitched?
September 8, 2014
Answer: Brachioplasty Wound Hello,I am sorry that you're having a wound healing problem after your brachioplasty. Although unfortunate, it is not too uncommon and it usually heals surprisingly well.Although it sounds alluring, trying to re-close the wound with sutures will fail, and can potentially lead to a local infection that will make matters worse. Plastic surgeons are wound care specialists and they all should know this. The tape I see in the photos is sufficient to protect the rest of the incision. The part that has opened needs proper dressings to prevent desiccation and promote healing. That is the best way to proceed. Once it has fully healed, it can be evaluated for scar revision, if necessary.Best of luck!
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September 8, 2014
Answer: Brachioplasty Wound Hello,I am sorry that you're having a wound healing problem after your brachioplasty. Although unfortunate, it is not too uncommon and it usually heals surprisingly well.Although it sounds alluring, trying to re-close the wound with sutures will fail, and can potentially lead to a local infection that will make matters worse. Plastic surgeons are wound care specialists and they all should know this. The tape I see in the photos is sufficient to protect the rest of the incision. The part that has opened needs proper dressings to prevent desiccation and promote healing. That is the best way to proceed. Once it has fully healed, it can be evaluated for scar revision, if necessary.Best of luck!
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December 15, 2016
Answer: Arm lift - wound opening The wounds that open after surgery such as yours should be allowed to heal with good wound care. Do not restitch at this time, just allow to heal. Later, after the body has formed a scar and softened the scar, revising the scar is safe. Best Wishes!!
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December 15, 2016
Answer: Arm lift - wound opening The wounds that open after surgery such as yours should be allowed to heal with good wound care. Do not restitch at this time, just allow to heal. Later, after the body has formed a scar and softened the scar, revising the scar is safe. Best Wishes!!
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