Scab came off incision after shower this morning and left an opening, looks like it has pus in it. Should I be worried? (Photo)

May 13, 2015
Asked By:floridagirl40 in Ocala, FL

5 weeks post op mommy makeover. Is this a spitting stitch or something else?

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February 26, 2016

Answer: Scab Came Off This Morning and Left An Opening....

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October 3, 2015

Answer: It does not look like pus.

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October 3, 2015

Answer: It does not look like pus.

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May 27, 2015

Answer: Consult your PS

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May 27, 2015

Answer: Consult your PS

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May 21, 2015

Answer: Minor wound problems common after the abdominoplasty part of a mommy makeover.

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May 21, 2015

Answer: Minor wound problems common after the abdominoplasty part of a mommy makeover.

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May 16, 2015

Answer: Healing

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May 16, 2015

Answer: Healing

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May 14, 2015

Answer: Scab on stitch

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May 14, 2015

Answer: Scab on stitch

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