I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck and my incision steri strips fell off in the center. The incision is splitting about a quarter of an inch open in the center and there is yellow pus oozing from the center. Is this normal? Will it close back up or do I need it re-sutured?
Answer: Incision is Splitting in Center and Has a Yellow Pus Coming out - is This Normal? I appreciate your concern. This is not an uncommon complication after a tummy tuck. This probably represents an area of delayed healing. I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon. This is usually treated just with some local wound care and the area should heal up in a few weeks. If there is any surrounding redness or warmth in the skin this may be more indicative of an infection. Hopefully this was helpful.Best of luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Incision is Splitting in Center and Has a Yellow Pus Coming out - is This Normal? I appreciate your concern. This is not an uncommon complication after a tummy tuck. This probably represents an area of delayed healing. I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon. This is usually treated just with some local wound care and the area should heal up in a few weeks. If there is any surrounding redness or warmth in the skin this may be more indicative of an infection. Hopefully this was helpful.Best of luck.
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Answer: Contact Your PS and Develop A Plan To Optimize Healing It’s not unusual for patients to have areas of superficial wound breakdown following abdominoplasty surgery. These problems occur for a variety of reasons including infection, poor blood supply and tension on the closure.It’s not unusual for areas of separation to be covered with scabs and crusting known as eschar.It’s normal for these scabs to slowly lift off the wound and reveal a layer of granulation tissue.Once this has occurred, new skin grows over the surface and the wound edges pull themselves together.In the vast majority of cases, these wounds heal nicely, but rarely scar revision may be necessary.During the healing process, it’s important to perform dressing changes.This optimizes wound healing and minimizes the potential for infection.It’s important to maintain close contact with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to monitor your progress and take appropriate steps to optimize your wound healing.
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Answer: Contact Your PS and Develop A Plan To Optimize Healing It’s not unusual for patients to have areas of superficial wound breakdown following abdominoplasty surgery. These problems occur for a variety of reasons including infection, poor blood supply and tension on the closure.It’s not unusual for areas of separation to be covered with scabs and crusting known as eschar.It’s normal for these scabs to slowly lift off the wound and reveal a layer of granulation tissue.Once this has occurred, new skin grows over the surface and the wound edges pull themselves together.In the vast majority of cases, these wounds heal nicely, but rarely scar revision may be necessary.During the healing process, it’s important to perform dressing changes.This optimizes wound healing and minimizes the potential for infection.It’s important to maintain close contact with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to monitor your progress and take appropriate steps to optimize your wound healing.
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January 9, 2016
Answer: Have this seen by your surgeon Some oozing can occur at this time if the incision hasn’t closed properly, but it is not routine and should be checked out to make sure it’s not indication of a bigger problem. At this time, infection is a primary concern so please make sure to follow proper wound care practices until you can see your surgeon (which you should do as soon as you can).
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Answer: Have this seen by your surgeon Some oozing can occur at this time if the incision hasn’t closed properly, but it is not routine and should be checked out to make sure it’s not indication of a bigger problem. At this time, infection is a primary concern so please make sure to follow proper wound care practices until you can see your surgeon (which you should do as soon as you can).
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August 16, 2011
Answer: Post Operative Tummy Tuck
First, I would contact your plastic surgeon for an appointment to have him/her examine the wound. It is very common to have an open area in the middle of your abdomen after surgery. You do want to make sure that it is not infected. Should no infection be present, then proper wound care should be discussed between you and your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Post Operative Tummy Tuck
First, I would contact your plastic surgeon for an appointment to have him/her examine the wound. It is very common to have an open area in the middle of your abdomen after surgery. You do want to make sure that it is not infected. Should no infection be present, then proper wound care should be discussed between you and your plastic surgeon.
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January 18, 2015
Answer: Superficial openings post-tummy tuck
I would consult your surgeon to rule out any infections. Signs of infection may include fever, chills, abnormal swelling, or redness around the incision. It is important that you follow all post-op instructions to avoid any complications. It is common for patients to experience superficial openings, which will heal over time. It is difficult to determine whether you would need re-suturing without current photos. Often these openings will heal with dressing changes. Scar revision may be helpful in the future to improve tge appearance of the scar.
On this site, I do my best to give advice without a physical examination but I want you to know that a physical examination by a board certified physician is always the best way to get the most accurate information.
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Answer: Superficial openings post-tummy tuck
I would consult your surgeon to rule out any infections. Signs of infection may include fever, chills, abnormal swelling, or redness around the incision. It is important that you follow all post-op instructions to avoid any complications. It is common for patients to experience superficial openings, which will heal over time. It is difficult to determine whether you would need re-suturing without current photos. Often these openings will heal with dressing changes. Scar revision may be helpful in the future to improve tge appearance of the scar.
On this site, I do my best to give advice without a physical examination but I want you to know that a physical examination by a board certified physician is always the best way to get the most accurate information.
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