I had full TT in Dec '17. Had abdominal fullness above incision that was revised today, under local, in office. Fat & skin removed from under the area outlined in the photo and small area of previous incision opened and reclosed. Is that immediate bruising normal or anything to worry about? Also, all over abdominal soreness- normal, even though it was only one area? I would ask my surgeon but it's the weekend. Thank you!
Answer: You've posted an awful lot about your experiences and concerns... and while valid, I'm wondering why your surgeon wasn't' more available to you as we are always on call to our patients, including weekend and early morning hours. We all have an obligation to be accessible to our patients as mine are given my cell phone number so that they can call anytime. You do have some scar issues but in response to your question, bruising alone is not an indicator of necrosis. More concerning would be progressive darkening and cooling of tissue so its colder than your normal skin temperatures... followed by blistering as that would be a sign of impending necrosis.
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Answer: You've posted an awful lot about your experiences and concerns... and while valid, I'm wondering why your surgeon wasn't' more available to you as we are always on call to our patients, including weekend and early morning hours. We all have an obligation to be accessible to our patients as mine are given my cell phone number so that they can call anytime. You do have some scar issues but in response to your question, bruising alone is not an indicator of necrosis. More concerning would be progressive darkening and cooling of tissue so its colder than your normal skin temperatures... followed by blistering as that would be a sign of impending necrosis.
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June 4, 2018
Answer: Bruisingipng after revision surgery Thank you for your inquiry. Some bruising is to be expected whenever there are incisions and especially with the type surgical revision you underwent. There is no obvious problem visualized in the photos submitted. Follow up with your surgeon and follow their recommendations regarding garments, activity and wound care.
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June 4, 2018
Answer: Bruisingipng after revision surgery Thank you for your inquiry. Some bruising is to be expected whenever there are incisions and especially with the type surgical revision you underwent. There is no obvious problem visualized in the photos submitted. Follow up with your surgeon and follow their recommendations regarding garments, activity and wound care.
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