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?
Answer: Wound after Tummy Tuck Surgery? Although the type of wound healing problem that you are experiencing can be frustrating, you should have peace of mind that this area will go on to heal over the course of the next few weeks. Sometimes, at four weeks postoperatively, the area can look "worse before it looks better".I do not believe that there is any "magic formula" that will expedite the wound healing. This is one of the issues that simply requires time and patience.Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon. With the exception of the potential need for scar revision of the area, you should have a very nice outcome in the long term.Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Wound after Tummy Tuck Surgery? Although the type of wound healing problem that you are experiencing can be frustrating, you should have peace of mind that this area will go on to heal over the course of the next few weeks. Sometimes, at four weeks postoperatively, the area can look "worse before it looks better".I do not believe that there is any "magic formula" that will expedite the wound healing. This is one of the issues that simply requires time and patience.Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon. With the exception of the potential need for scar revision of the area, you should have a very nice outcome in the long term.Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Skin lost after a tummy tuck The area of your skin lost is the area that is furthest away from the blood supply of the skin after a tummy tuck. It is also the area that has the most skin tension. Continue your present treatment and the area should continue to heal. The final scar will shrink over time and can be revised if necessary.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Skin lost after a tummy tuck The area of your skin lost is the area that is furthest away from the blood supply of the skin after a tummy tuck. It is also the area that has the most skin tension. Continue your present treatment and the area should continue to heal. The final scar will shrink over time and can be revised if necessary.
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February 2, 2015
Answer: Tissue necrosis Uncommon and unfortunate, tissue necrosis generally heals on its own. It may need some surgical debridement by your plastic surgeon (although it does not appear to need any now). Best of luck.
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Answer: Tissue necrosis Uncommon and unfortunate, tissue necrosis generally heals on its own. It may need some surgical debridement by your plastic surgeon (although it does not appear to need any now). Best of luck.
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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: 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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July 6, 2014
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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July 6, 2014
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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