Is this “normal”, as my plastic surgeon puts it? (Photo)

June 14, 2018

So my tummy tuck was completed May 1st. This is a current photo. Necrotic tissue has been there since week 2 and the wound opened about 3 weeks ago. I made a trip the ER when it did because it smelled and was oozing (which it had been for weeks before). They admitted me and pumped me full of IV antibiotics only to find out I have MRSA and the CT scan showed a collection of fluid on the left side. Every time I saw/see my PS he says I am fine and healing as expected. This can’t be normal!

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June 19, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck Healing

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Robert J. Spies, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 19, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck Healing

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Robert J. Spies, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck incision

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck incision

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 15, 2018

Answer: Necrosis after tummy tuck surgery...

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 15, 2018

Answer: Necrosis after tummy tuck surgery...

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 17, 2018

Answer: Wound complications do occur

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Answer: Wound complications do occur

June 15, 2018

Answer: Is this normal?

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Answer: Is this normal?

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