Wound healing- white layer and opening wound (Photo)

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Hello-I am three weeks postop tomorrow and I have several areas on my suture line that are having difficulties. One is splitting and has a whole, the other has a white layer over it and is discharging. Also my bellybutton has a similar issue. I called the office and the nurse told me to leave it open clean it every day scrub the white stuff off and if anything put gauze over the open wound. Please advise if this is the right course of action

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

is common and your wounds will heal with time, wound care, and debridement if indicated.  You should be seeing your surgeon or his/her staff regularly until this is resolved.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

Based solely on your photos, there doesn't seem to be an infection. So, yes, continue to follow your surgeon's wound care advise. However, if you don't notice improvement or you are still concerned then schedule an appointment to see your surgeon. That's why we're here. Kindly,Kouros Azar

Robert M. Kachenmeister, MD · Answer

Thank you for reaching out and posting pictures. By looking at the photo it does not look infected, most likely there was a small amount of skin necrosis which will go onto heal. Continue to follow your surgeons instructions, but you may need a small in office revision of the scars later on. Best of luck. Dr. Kachenmeister

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