I understand complications can happen at anytime but specifically with wound reopening - when do you advise your patients that the risk of the wound reopening is generally over? I haven't had my surgery yet but I've read a few posts where wounds reopen months later and some have to get wound care? This would be pretty scary to me if it was months down the road at a point when I thought everything was fine? Thank you!
Answer: Tummy tuck I would say 4-6 weeks wounds are generally completely healed. Wearing a good compression garment will help minimize swelling, which in returns allows wounds to heal quicker. Surgeons give different post care instructions; therefore you will want to follow his/her individual post care instructions for best results. Best of luck!
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Answer: Tummy tuck I would say 4-6 weeks wounds are generally completely healed. Wearing a good compression garment will help minimize swelling, which in returns allows wounds to heal quicker. Surgeons give different post care instructions; therefore you will want to follow his/her individual post care instructions for best results. Best of luck!
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Answer: Depends on the healing Hello, there is no certain timing for this but usually when I see my patients at the end of the first week I feel comfortable about this only IF the blood circulation is well. When the patients have some circulation problems they may have wound issues even 2-3 weeks after. But If you are worried about the wound re-opening months later, probably that will not require an aggressive attempt and will heal spontaneously. Most often suture reactions cause this. Regards.
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Answer: Depends on the healing Hello, there is no certain timing for this but usually when I see my patients at the end of the first week I feel comfortable about this only IF the blood circulation is well. When the patients have some circulation problems they may have wound issues even 2-3 weeks after. But If you are worried about the wound re-opening months later, probably that will not require an aggressive attempt and will heal spontaneously. Most often suture reactions cause this. Regards.
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May 1, 2023
Answer: When Can Patients Expect to Be 'in the Clear' for Wound Reopening After Tummy Tuck Surgery? Thank you for your question regarding wound healing after surgery. As you mentioned, wound reopening can happen at any time, but generally, after the first few weeks, the risk of wound reopening decreases significantly. In most cases, the initial healing process takes about 2-3 weeks. During this time, the incision site is vulnerable and requires special care to ensure proper healing.
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May 1, 2023
Answer: When Can Patients Expect to Be 'in the Clear' for Wound Reopening After Tummy Tuck Surgery? Thank you for your question regarding wound healing after surgery. As you mentioned, wound reopening can happen at any time, but generally, after the first few weeks, the risk of wound reopening decreases significantly. In most cases, the initial healing process takes about 2-3 weeks. During this time, the incision site is vulnerable and requires special care to ensure proper healing.
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March 17, 2023
Answer: Surgery Usually at 6 weeks you are cleared to do most activities and all activities by 8 weeks. Sometimes, sutures will start spitting instead of dissolving at week 4.
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March 17, 2023
Answer: Surgery Usually at 6 weeks you are cleared to do most activities and all activities by 8 weeks. Sometimes, sutures will start spitting instead of dissolving at week 4.
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck - healing time So the human body heals over the course of about 6 weeks. The strength is simply not there until about week 3-4 so 6 weeks is a good number to keep in mind. The immature scar that is present at 6 weeks then rearranges to a mature scar over the course of a year- that's why tape therapy to take tension of the scar and protection from sunlight are important for that first year. I hope that helps!
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May 3, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck - healing time So the human body heals over the course of about 6 weeks. The strength is simply not there until about week 3-4 so 6 weeks is a good number to keep in mind. The immature scar that is present at 6 weeks then rearranges to a mature scar over the course of a year- that's why tape therapy to take tension of the scar and protection from sunlight are important for that first year. I hope that helps!
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