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I have dehiscence at 3 weeks post op. How long should I expect the wound to continue to open from tummy tuck? (photo)

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SoloPop1Mar 24, 2019

I’m dressing wounds wet to dry twice a day for 5 days and the wound separation continues to enlarge. Also have at least a 1 inch diameter hole under left breast after reduction. Can the wound be closed with a second surgery?

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