The permanent sutures could be snipped, but the muscles have healed together and may be difficult to separate and avoid a hernia. If a hernia occurred, mesh could be used. Please discuss this with your surgeon. If you are needing more skin, a tissue expander could be inserted to stretch more...
An in person exam or further photos are needed to know for sure, but it appears you may have more skin that can be excised which may improve your results. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.
Hi Moni1989G,
I am sorry that this happened to you--open wounds are unfortunate after a tummy tuck procedure.
In the short term, your surgeon and/or your wound care team should help determine how to get the wound healed. Specifically, the wound is large enough that your surgeon may elect to skin...
