Should I be concerned my Tummy tuck incision is not healing correctly? (photos)

You do not appear to have an infection, just a wound separation.  The best thing to do is to keep it clean and the wound will gradually heal on its own.  It may then benefit from a scar revision at a later time.  It may take a month for it to heal.  However, if you try to have it sewn closed, it will simply fall apart again.

Thanks for your question. It is evident from the photo you submitted that the wound is open. There are several factors that can cause this, including infection, seroma, strenuous activity, etc. Please return to your plastic surgeon for evaluation. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Healing after tummy tuck surgery#tummytuck surgery incisions will have problems on occasion from the tension of the closure.  In my opinion, i let openings like this close on their own over a few weeks#ScarRevision surgery can be done 6-12 months later if needed.

Thanks for your question and your pictures. Sorry to hear you are having problems after surgery. Although small areas of healing difficulty are not standard after a tummy tuck, they do happen on occasion. They are often due to an area of a dissolving deep suture or a small spot of necrosis. In our case there might have been an area of superficial infection that refuses to be closed up. When this happens, the area usually resolves over time with local wound care. I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon and let them examine the area. He or she can tell you exactly what you need to do for local wound care and how best to treat the area.Best of luck to you!

This is not a normal wound healing situation ,but it can happen and better if it can be resolved and most likely will not affect your final results.it is important to consult your surgeon what is the best way to go. Most likely it is only wound care and if in 6 months the spot is a bit wider you can do a small scar reduction to improve it.best of luck

This is not "normal' for a tummy tuck, but is a known complication that happens for many different reasons. One is that the closure was too tight...another is that there was a small area of infection...even another is + cigarette smoking or history of diabetes. The good news is that this wound problem is more of a nuisance. If you follow your PS recommendations on how to take care of the wound, it will heal up like nothing ever happened. Worse case scenario, the scar in that spot will be a little wider. If that happens, this can easily be corrected under local anesthesia in the office once the scar settles down 6-12 months after the wound heals. Try to stay positive. 

The wound has not healed as well as we would like, but now is not the time to resew it. Give it several weeks and it will heal, then in 3-6 months, if the scar is too obvious, it can be revised.

This can happen due to a variety of reasons. Some are related to the patient such as being a diabetic or a smoker. Others are related to the technique and judgement of the surgeon. Your wound is small and seems to be reasonably clean from the posted picture. With proper wound care, it should heal in less than two weeks as long as you are healthy and proper follow up is provided. 

This is not normal.  This type of healing is common in smokers and people with diabetes. Contact your Plastic Surgeon for a follow up visit.   If you have not had a physical lately, it may be time to schedule that, also.

Although, it is not normal, it is not uncommon to have a wound healing problem, following a tummy tuck.  If you have any medical issues such as smoking or diabetes, be sure to address these as they can contribute to wound healing problems.  Usually, wounds like these should heal over the next few weeks with good local wound care and proper diet.  Check with your surgeon for their recommendations as to dressing care and let them know if any signs of infection (redness, swelling, pain or fever) develop.  Best wishes, Dr Lepore.