Are small holes in my tummy tuck scar normal? (Photo)

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I am 6 weeks post op and thought i was healling fine till now. I had some scabs in certain places on my scar and now that the scabs are coming off i am left with a small hole where the scab was. The holes are small and they do not hurt but you can see like yellow skin inside. Is this normal? What wound care should I use? And will my scar heal evenly in those places? My surgeon is from out of state so i cant see him personally. Thank you in advance!

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

These small "scabs"  likely represent spitting sutures that are causing some delayed healing. Make an appointment to be evaluated by your plastic surgeon, and he/she can take a look and remove any suture material that your body is "spitting" out. This is not uncommon.After the sutures are removed, I have my patients apply some Bacitracin ointment and a Band-Aid, and within a few days these areas will heal on their own. Thanks for sharing, and call your plastic surgeon when you get a chance.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.In my practice i recommend you maintain the wound dry and clean. Talk with your surgeon and follow his advices.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

These are wound edge healing issues that need treatment from your surgeon. I offer PRP infusion therapy to speed healing time.

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