I underwent surgery a week and the days ago. Since then, glue holding wounds closed has begun peeling and falling off. Today when the glue feel off this particular incision site, the attached picture is what I observed. Should I be concerned by the depth and opening size?
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January 22, 2015
Answer: This is a photo of one of my incision sites after surgical glue fell off (9 days). Is this "normal? "
Your pain does not sound severe, and this far along, my best guess is that you are likely OK. If the pain persists or gets worse, see your surgeon.
Thank you for the question.
As always, it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Generally speaking, an abdominal wall "bulge" after tummy tuck may be related to:
1. Swelling in the soft tissues. This may take several months to resolve...
You are progressing very well after you surgery and it is tempting to be very active. However, be careful of strenuous or intensive activity when only one week after surgery. Wound healing studies show that your surgery site is weak at only one week after surgery and you could...
