Why did my tummy incision opened above the pubic area four weeks after my mommy makeover? (photos)

It is not uncommon for patients to have small superficial separation of the wound edges after tummy tuck  surgery. Often the separation of the wound edges is associated with serous  (yellow) fluid drainage. Generally, these superficial separations heal spontaneously.  You should be concerned if there are any signs of infection such as fevers,  chills,  redness of the skin, thicker  drainage etc. Continue close follow-up with your plastic surgeon with any questions or concerns. He/she may be able to help with removal of offending sutures or unhealthy tissue that may delay wound healing.Best wishes.

Dear blessedlife,The incision opening up 4 weeks after your tummy tuck is most likely an indication of a slow healing process in that area.  The dissolvable sutures have started to weaken and dissolve as they should and your body has not developed the strength that it needed to  by that time.  This could be the result of low blood supply, high tension, too much suture material, or some combination of all.  The good news is that the wound appears to be superficial and fairly clean of non-viable tissue.  This will continue to repair itself over the next handful of weeks.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta