2.5 weeks post-op TT - small opening and bad odor at incision site. (photos)

Thank you for your pictures.  You have small wounds that need debridement.  Typically, these wounds will heal with good and dedicated wound care.

It's common to have some skin open up and usually heals in well with dressing changes.  However, make sure your plastic surgeon is following you closely.

good morning!@Sorry to hear (and see) you issue with your abdominoplasty healing.  Looking at your photos, it appears tha you have a separation of your incision due to either marginal blood supply issues or an overly tight repair.  The good news is that this is all completely fixable- the bad news is that it is going to take some time (several weeks) for the extent of the breakdown to "declare" itself and  subsequently heal before a revision can be undertaken.  The bad odor is a bit concerning and I would be sure your PS is aware of this.  Also, I would ask your PS about the possibility of a more rigorous wound care regimen other than just neosporin- it may help with the odor you have and help combat any deeper infection.Please stay in close contact with your PS to be sure this does not degenerate into a more serious condition.I hope this helps.

thanks for your question and the pictures. Sorry that you are having this delayed healing. Since you have the vertical and horizontal components, it can take a little longer to heal. I am guessing that the closure was fairly tight. Continue close follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of Luck!

You did the right thing. Please keep in close contact with your surgeon and follow their instructions on wound care. Your incision should heal properly if you do this.

It seems like your wound closure was fairly tight requiring both the horizontal and vertical components.  You have wound separation which will take several weeks to heal.  Most likely, the wound will heal with a conservative treatment.  You should continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon on regular basis.  Best wishes.

Thank you for the pictures.Based on these, I can say that blood vessels suffered from lack of oxygen and now cells are dying. You will recover in about 6 months to heal completely, the bad odor will continue and will subside as time passes. Best wishes,Dr. Campos

You appear to have wound edge separation/infection. There are other PO antibiotics that I am sure you are NOT allergic to. Also better local wound care can help... 

Unfortunately incisions that are closed under tension, such as a tummy tuck incision, can seperate and be a nuisance to deal with.  generally these heal without a problem; I would suggest that you continue close follow up with your plactic surgeon.  In person evaluaton over time is the best monitoring.

I am sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced.  These types of superficial separations can occur, and sometimes may “look worse, before it looks better”. In my opinion, the most important “factor” involved  with successful treatment of the complication will be close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. He/she will be in the best position to monitor situation carefully. Infections should be ruled out and “foreign bodies” such as sutures that may prevent quick healing may be removed.   The open wound  should go on to heal over the course of the next several weeks,  hopefully without long-term sequelae. Also, concentrate on a well-balanced ( good protein source) diet.  Best wishes.