What can I do about my Lipo burns on my back?? (photos)

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Had my Lipo and TT scar revision surgery until very late on 17th March. My nurse at recovery house noticed these burns by my incisions on my back yesterday after my shower. Please can you advise what I should do? I don't heal well and don't want huge burn scars all over my back? :( We have put antibacterial cream and band aids on them. Can't see how that will prevent scarring? It is v itchy but I have not touched them

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can be treated with bioshield wound healing cream and proper bandages (telfa and hypafix).  I suggest seeing your physician for a recommendation.  There is some bruising there but also some skin abrasions.  I cannot tell if this is just "healing" or a result of an energy based device or trauma to the skin.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

Its hard to tell if these are from the surface down or from deep to superficial.  The former type will heal without much of any mark.  Its more like a rug burn, but a deep burn from below would mean that all layers of the dermis are affected and may need careful wound care.   Regardless you need to followup with your Dr.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Some liposuction techniques use cannulas or probes (laser liposuction, ultrasound liposuction) that can generate heat. With these techniques, it is possible to get burns on the skin. I would suggest you seek evaluation by a local board certified plastic surgeon for advice regarding wound care of these wounds. If the wounds are partial thickness wounds then they will likely heal with minimal to no scarring with appropriate local wound care. If they are full thickness injuries, then they may require surgical intervention.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Some layers might help but I doubt they will ever be gone. Sorry have you discussed this with your surgeon?

Wendell Perry, MD · Answer

The most important thing you can do is to go see your doctor.  And ask them what's the best thing to do and what is the best dressing to put on the wounds. In general you want to keep wounds moist, because moist wounds heal faster than dry wounds. The other thing you might want to think about is not wearing a garment and putting additional pressure on the wounds. When you put on the garment especially if it's too tight and decrease blood supply to the skin and an injured skin needs as much blood supply is a can get.

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