It's been 6 weeks and 3 days since my tummy tuck. At 3 weeks the middle of my stomach opened up and I had dead tissue which at 4 weeks post op I underwent corrective surgery. It's been 2 weeks since that area was corrected along with 2 other areas and now a different area has opened? What can I do to prevent the opening from getting bigger and hopefully heal?
Answer: Delayed healing after tummy tuck Dear JAndrade,I'm sorry that you are continuing to have delayed healing with your tummy tuck. It is not common, but it does occur occasionally with tummy tucks. Smoking is one thing that can delay wound healing, some medications also, but it's likely your plastic surgeon has already looked for any possible reason that you could have delayed healing. It is likely nothing that you or your surgeon can do to prevent it now. The same treatment as the center of your incision will be needed for this area now. I know it is difficult to continue to deal with the wounds, but in the end you will likely have a nice result. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Answer: Delayed healing after tummy tuck Dear JAndrade,I'm sorry that you are continuing to have delayed healing with your tummy tuck. It is not common, but it does occur occasionally with tummy tucks. Smoking is one thing that can delay wound healing, some medications also, but it's likely your plastic surgeon has already looked for any possible reason that you could have delayed healing. It is likely nothing that you or your surgeon can do to prevent it now. The same treatment as the center of your incision will be needed for this area now. I know it is difficult to continue to deal with the wounds, but in the end you will likely have a nice result. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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March 29, 2014
Answer: Abdominoplasty scar revsion Typically I wait at least 3 months after surgery before revising. Sometimes waiting is not an option, but I find by 3 months scars and tissue has softened. The blood supply is better. Performing procedures which require more tension seems easier. I also try to encourage patients to optimize nutrition and supplement any deficiency. Sometimes this requires them to see a nutritionist or dietician (especially the bariatric surgery patients).Of course, you should make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified by ABPS.
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March 29, 2014
Answer: Abdominoplasty scar revsion Typically I wait at least 3 months after surgery before revising. Sometimes waiting is not an option, but I find by 3 months scars and tissue has softened. The blood supply is better. Performing procedures which require more tension seems easier. I also try to encourage patients to optimize nutrition and supplement any deficiency. Sometimes this requires them to see a nutritionist or dietician (especially the bariatric surgery patients).Of course, you should make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified by ABPS.
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Answer: Tummy tuck healing problems Thank you very much for your enquiry. It may
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Answer: Tummy tuck healing problems Thank you very much for your enquiry. It may
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March 30, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you have had a frustrating postoperative course. There are many things that could be affecting your ability to heal such as smoking, your nutrtion, medications, infection, etc. I would try and follow your plastic surgeon's instructions on wound care and lifting restrictions. It will take about a year after all of your wounds heal to know what the scar will look like. Good luck
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March 30, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you have had a frustrating postoperative course. There are many things that could be affecting your ability to heal such as smoking, your nutrtion, medications, infection, etc. I would try and follow your plastic surgeon's instructions on wound care and lifting restrictions. It will take about a year after all of your wounds heal to know what the scar will look like. Good luck
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March 30, 2014
Answer: Wound healing problems after TT Hi JAndredeYou are having wound healing problems/slow healing. Sadly, this is a problem that may occur with this large and complex operation. It doesn't mean that you or your surgeon did anything wrong, or that it can be predicted or even always prevented.It looks like you have more necrotic tissue that needs to be addressed (different ways to do this). It will take time and patience to heal, but should be fine over time.You should not smoke or be around second hand smoke. Eat well. Follow doctors orders and keep in frequent contact with him/her.Best to you , and hang in there.sek
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March 30, 2014
Answer: Wound healing problems after TT Hi JAndredeYou are having wound healing problems/slow healing. Sadly, this is a problem that may occur with this large and complex operation. It doesn't mean that you or your surgeon did anything wrong, or that it can be predicted or even always prevented.It looks like you have more necrotic tissue that needs to be addressed (different ways to do this). It will take time and patience to heal, but should be fine over time.You should not smoke or be around second hand smoke. Eat well. Follow doctors orders and keep in frequent contact with him/her.Best to you , and hang in there.sek
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