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?
November 11, 2013
Answer: Tummy tuck wound Dear FNP,Silvadine is a good choice for the wound that you have photographed. It appears that you have been doing a great job with your dressing changes as there is good granulation tissue (beefy red tissue at the base of the wound) in the later photos. It will start to heal quickly now that the granulation tissue is present. Once it's completely healed and some time has passed it can be revised if need be with likely a nice outcome. Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is key so he/she can evaluate your progress.
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November 11, 2013
Answer: Tummy tuck wound Dear FNP,Silvadine is a good choice for the wound that you have photographed. It appears that you have been doing a great job with your dressing changes as there is good granulation tissue (beefy red tissue at the base of the wound) in the later photos. It will start to heal quickly now that the granulation tissue is present. Once it's completely healed and some time has passed it can be revised if need be with likely a nice outcome. Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is key so he/she can evaluate your progress.
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Answer: Dr. Kimberly Henry Hello and thank you for your question! By your pictures, you appear to have excellent granulation tissue; so, your wound should eventually get smaller and smaller, just be patient and keep doing what you are doing with wound care. And follow up with your surgeon regularly. Best of luck!
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Answer: Dr. Kimberly Henry Hello and thank you for your question! By your pictures, you appear to have excellent granulation tissue; so, your wound should eventually get smaller and smaller, just be patient and keep doing what you are doing with wound care. And follow up with your surgeon regularly. Best of luck!
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