I am now 4 weeks post op and what started as a small hematoma at my TT incision line has now turned into a 2 inch by 1inch necrotic wound. I have been using silvadene since the first sign of broken skin, but the wound just continues to get larger . I now can see a hole tunneling and stitches showing. I don't know what else to do to fix this problem. I clean the area twice daily as well as keep it covered at all times. Is it going to continue to get larger?
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Unfortunately it looks as though your belly button did not have enough blood flow after surgery, and the skin has died. This is not normal after a tummy tuck, but it is one of the known risks of the procedure. This will remain an open wound until the skin heals in from the edges. This could heal...
Unfortunately I am unaware of any specific exercises that will reduce the sag of your tummy. Excess fat can be removed with liposuction and sagging or excess skin can be removed via a tummy tuck.
In my opinion, but I would check with your plastic surgeon, that it is ok to drink slimfast preoperatively. But, it is also important to consume a balanced diet pre and post operatively with plenty of protein.
