I don't have a discharge from it or bad odor is dry but the green color on the little dots shown on the pic scare me ??They removed the surgical tape last Thursday and I'm almost 4 weeks. That day they took off one of the stitches from the surgery and im afraid that i'm getting an infection any recommendations I'v been using alcohol to clean the wound and its really dry. I'm not having fever . Just a discomfort of the surgery
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Insurance will usually cover a hernia repair. The cost of a mini TT varies based on the location where you are and the experience of the surgeon. I also would recommend a consultation as if you have a true hernia, you may also have separation above the umbilicus which may need repair. The...
A picture would be helpful. Loose, hanging tissue on the hips, thighs, and groin, can sometimes be improved with a properly placed tummy tuck incision. The result, including the amount of improvement and how long it lasts, will be different for each person. It depends on a lot of factors like...
This may have started with one of your dissolvable sutures spitting out- local bacteria from your skin can cause an opening. These are generally treated with conservative wound care such as antibiotic ointment and possibly gauze dressing changes. Your surgeon can help evaluate this...