My lipo incision is not closing? (Photo)

Question

I got smart lipo 4 weeks ago. The incision "hole" is not closing. Is that normal? Photo attached. Its a holiday weekend so can't get in touch w surgeon for a few days. Does it need to be re-stitched? I believe it is infected, and have been using anti-biotic ointment w/ bandaids to cover the hole.

Vincent Ivers, MD · Answer

Insertion site should have closed and healed within a few days. Continue using antibiotic ointment and contact your Dr. as soon as possible. There could be an underlying problem.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question.
The incisions should be closed and healed at this point. I suggest contacting your surgeon to have them looked at. Best of luck!

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

Drainage and redness are common signs of infection. See your surgeon and get treated promptly before your condition worsens. Ointments aren't enough.

Sergey Voskin, MD · Answer

After 4 weeks it should be closed. After a week, it should be closed. You're risking infection. You should see your doctor.

Rebindrenath Goerdin, MD, FAACS · Answer

It will eventually close, may be due to burn..friction..looks inflamed..do you still leak ..?
otherwise..get it in touch with surgeon, he may consider excising it under local and close it with fine stitches..if leaking has stopped. closes..within 72 hrs..

Good luck...do not be upset..

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My lipo incision is not closing? (Photo)

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Answer: Open incision

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Answer: Closing delayed

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