I had a tummy tuck, lipo on my sides, flanks. bra roll 8 weeks ago. In the first week I developed a scab and open wound at lowest point of incision, mid pelvis. At its largest it was 5-6 inches wide, 3-4 high, now 2.5 inches wide and 2 high. My dr said stop wearing binder and no compression. I come in 2x week for xeroform and bandage. He says I have no other options and too soon for silicone for scars but vitamin E oil is ok. Not sure I trust his judgment at this point on treatment or results
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Thanks for your question!We always resect abdominal scars when possible as part of a tummy tuck. For c-section scars that is just about 100% of the time.I hope this helps!
Your surgeon is correct. The necrosis will not spread. The wound will temporaily enlarge as the necrotic tissue is separated by the body from the body. Subsequently , the wound will contract and eventually close. Although, the quality of the eventual scar may be affected, sometimes the result wi...
You are best off asking your plastic surgeon as to what his preference is regarding dressing the wound. I tend to apply suture strips on my patient's wounds and leave these on for two weeks. If the dressings remain dry and clean, there is no need to change them until the wound is ready to be...
