5 weeks post op and my incision has opened up and re stitched 4 times now. 3 times in clinic and once again under general anesthetic and again it has opened. I do no not smoke and and am 26 and healthy. I am in weekly contact with my surgeon and he wants to stitch all the time that is so painful. I currently have nylon stitches in that seem to be tearing through my skin, I'm guessing there is to much tension. I have 2 year old twins and need to know what is my best option for healing ASAP.
January 24, 2017
Answer: Open Wound after Tummy Tuck?
Sorry to hear/see about the complication you have experienced after tummy tuck surgery. These types of wound healing problems are not uncommon. I would suggest local wound care with dressing changes ( under the guidance of your plastic surgeon) and avoidance of any further suturing. You will find that with dressing changes, the wound should close over the next few weeks. Sometimes, in the long-term, scar revision surgery may be helpful/beneficial.
Best wishes.
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January 24, 2017
Answer: Open Wound after Tummy Tuck?
Sorry to hear/see about the complication you have experienced after tummy tuck surgery. These types of wound healing problems are not uncommon. I would suggest local wound care with dressing changes ( under the guidance of your plastic surgeon) and avoidance of any further suturing. You will find that with dressing changes, the wound should close over the next few weeks. Sometimes, in the long-term, scar revision surgery may be helpful/beneficial.
Best wishes.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Repeated Tummy Tuck Wound Closures Unlikely To Help At This Point
Thank you for your photos and question. I am sorry that you are experiencing this complication. Fortunately, the issue can be addressed. Given the failures of multiple attempts at closure, it would be prudent to avoid further attempts. I would recommend allowing the wound to heal first, the doing a scar revision approximately one year later. Small portable wound vacuum devices are not available on the market that help wounds such as yours to heal much faster so that you can get back to caring for your babies. I would discuss this option with your surgeon. Best Wishes!
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Repeated Tummy Tuck Wound Closures Unlikely To Help At This Point
Thank you for your photos and question. I am sorry that you are experiencing this complication. Fortunately, the issue can be addressed. Given the failures of multiple attempts at closure, it would be prudent to avoid further attempts. I would recommend allowing the wound to heal first, the doing a scar revision approximately one year later. Small portable wound vacuum devices are not available on the market that help wounds such as yours to heal much faster so that you can get back to caring for your babies. I would discuss this option with your surgeon. Best Wishes!
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