Is this necrosis after my tummy tuck? (Photo)

Thank you for your pictures. Unfortunately this is skin loss. This is a typical area of the process after tummy tub. The wound needs to be debrided and then local wound care to allow healing from the bottom up. This will produce a scar that will need to be revised at a later date.

You do have skin necrosis in this should probably heal spontaneously with chronic careful wound care. Follow the instructions of your surgeon.

Yes, you do have an area of skin necrosis. In the majority of cases these minor areas can be treated with dressings alone and go onto heal. This may take a few weeks. Occasionally minor debridement and VAC dressings may be required. I recommend contacting your surgeon such that the appropriate wound care can be organised. kind regards, Vij VijayasekaranPerth, Australia 

Anytime the skin dies, this is necrosis. Skin loss may be due to a lack of blood supply, infection, pressure from an underlying hematoma, or even smoking. From the photos, this is an area of necrosis. Overtime, the tissues underneath will fill in and contract. This is a normal process of wound healing. The resulting scar is typically much smaller than the original area of necrosis and can often be revised at a later time.

Yes, you do have an area of skin necrosis. The area pictured is the most common location for this issue, but with proper wound care, it should heal. If the scar is unfavorable, it can be revised in the clinic at a later date.

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Thanks for your question.  It does look like you have a small area of skin necrosis in these photos. I suspect this was the site of your old umbilicus, but his can happen after abdominoplasty even if this isn't the cause.  The good news is that these areas can go on to heal with minimal additional scarring. Work with your plastic surgeon to keep the area clean and encourage optimal healing.  Best wishes,-Erik Hoy, M.D.

You do have necrosis. If you have necrosis then this is the typical area because of the tension at this point of closure. Most of these complications do well with local skin care and/or the use of a VAC. It is important to be patient during this time of healing and if you are a smoker please refrain from this activity.