Hi just had a tummy tuck Feb 28,2019 I’m happy with my results but three weeks into my recovery I noticed 2 small openings I normally shower once a day I apply my antibiotic cream and Cover it with pads and gauze and keeping it clean as soon as I Notice of a small openings I bought wound closure adhesive strips to see if that will help but I’m not seeing any changes what can I do ore is that normal? Or is my incision getting infected? Please help thank you
Answer: Post Tummy tuck wounds Delayed healing is not uncommon post tummy tuck.Blood supply can be somewhat limited in the immediate post op period. This can lead to healing issues. They will commonly occur centrally in the areas of highest tension and lowest vascularity. Most will go on to heal without issue.Momentum is key. Wounds that appear and seem to be improving are less concerning than the alternative. It is important that you adhere to your post op instructions for wound care and maintain close follow up.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Answer: Post Tummy tuck wounds Delayed healing is not uncommon post tummy tuck.Blood supply can be somewhat limited in the immediate post op period. This can lead to healing issues. They will commonly occur centrally in the areas of highest tension and lowest vascularity. Most will go on to heal without issue.Momentum is key. Wounds that appear and seem to be improving are less concerning than the alternative. It is important that you adhere to your post op instructions for wound care and maintain close follow up.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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Answer: Post op Tummy tuck wound dehiscence Thank you for your question and submitting photos. A minor complication post tummy tuck is wound dehiscence. From the images it does not seem infected; the white tissue is called fibrin which is often seen in wounds that have slightly opened up. Your wound should heal well with local wound care. Be sure to follow-up regularly with your plastic surgeon to ensure everything is progressing in the right direction. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Post op Tummy tuck wound dehiscence Thank you for your question and submitting photos. A minor complication post tummy tuck is wound dehiscence. From the images it does not seem infected; the white tissue is called fibrin which is often seen in wounds that have slightly opened up. Your wound should heal well with local wound care. Be sure to follow-up regularly with your plastic surgeon to ensure everything is progressing in the right direction. Hope this helps.
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Incision Healing After Tummy Tuck Your incision looks like it is healing well at this point. Wound dehiscence is a complication that can be caused by variety of factors, please connect with your Plastic Surgeon to ensure that you are taking care of the wound properly and that there is no risk of infection.
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Incision Healing After Tummy Tuck Your incision looks like it is healing well at this point. Wound dehiscence is a complication that can be caused by variety of factors, please connect with your Plastic Surgeon to ensure that you are taking care of the wound properly and that there is no risk of infection.
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May 21, 2019
Answer: New wound after tummy tuck This type of wound should eventually feel well. I think it would be best if you check with your plastic surgeon to see how they prefer to handle this. Everything you are doing seems perfectly reasonable, but the wound may need to be cleaned up of some of the injured tissue and antibiotics may be helpful.
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May 21, 2019
Answer: New wound after tummy tuck This type of wound should eventually feel well. I think it would be best if you check with your plastic surgeon to see how they prefer to handle this. Everything you are doing seems perfectly reasonable, but the wound may need to be cleaned up of some of the injured tissue and antibiotics may be helpful.
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May 19, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck open wound Hello! Thank you for your question and providing pictures, this problem is not uncommon, sometimes tension or reaction to the suture can cause this, be sure to keep the area clean and dry for a faster recovery, if its taking too long to close your surgeon may need to remove that tissue and close the wound again. Be sure to follow all your surgeons instructions and discuss treatment options.
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May 19, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck open wound Hello! Thank you for your question and providing pictures, this problem is not uncommon, sometimes tension or reaction to the suture can cause this, be sure to keep the area clean and dry for a faster recovery, if its taking too long to close your surgeon may need to remove that tissue and close the wound again. Be sure to follow all your surgeons instructions and discuss treatment options.
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