Are these normal scabs or necrosis? 3 weeks post op TT. (photo)

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Wondering if these look like normal scabs or can it be the beginning of necrosis? I am 23 days post op mommy makeover. Not a smoker but have been around second hand smoke twice since recovering.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on the submitted photos it appears you have normal scabs from healing.  The incision and surrounding tissue looks to be healing appropriately.  Closely follow all post op instructions and visit with your surgeon as advised.

Allen Gabriel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and pics.  It appears that you are healing beautiflully.  I would follow your plastic surgeons after care instructions for the management of the scar.  Best of luck.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

Everything looks as it should and this does not look like necrosis. Keep in touch with your PS who can advise you on scar management.

A.K. Bhattacharya, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photos.  It appears that you are on track with healing, with no necrosis.  You can use Neosporin on the area for a few days (about 4 or 5 days), or Aquaphor.  After you have applied the Neosporin or Aquaphor, cover the area with gauze to avoid friction from clothing.  It is best to follow your Plastic Surgeon's instructions for post-operative care, and be sure he/she is aware of your concerns. I hope this was helpful to you.

Best Wishes, Dr. B.

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

From your photos everything looks normal. You can put something like neosporin or bacitracin over the incision line daily for ~7 days to help things heal. Do not pick the scabs as this can lead to an uglier scar. Let them fall of on their own in the shower when you are washing.

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