Incision opening. Should the wound be stitched since it is unstable and opening wider (Photo)

September 6, 2014
Asked By:shaybaby33169 in Hollywood, FL

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?

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September 23, 2014

Answer: Wound Care

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Answer: Wound Care

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