I had a tummy tuck on 11/24/15. I also had a lift, implants of 800cc and liposuction, fat transfer to butt. day 5 the Drains stopped flowing i could hear a whistling sound at end of incision. on Monday 11/30, i went for my one-week check up and my he also said he might have over-stressed the belly area. My dr said i had ecchymosis and epidermolysis where my "previous" bellybutton is now, however all the similar photos of ladies on your site are being told it looks like its skin necrosis.
December 2, 2015
Answer: NECROSIS Hello, so sorry about your issues, but it definitely looks like skin necrosis, you really want to get that skin removed because that is a good source for infection since it is no longer being protected by your own defenses, there is no blood supply to it, so it carries a big risk for infection that could go to a deeper space and create more havoc, right now it is just a matter of skin recession and flap advancement and most probably won't leave any sequelae at all.Hope this helps
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December 2, 2015
Answer: NECROSIS Hello, so sorry about your issues, but it definitely looks like skin necrosis, you really want to get that skin removed because that is a good source for infection since it is no longer being protected by your own defenses, there is no blood supply to it, so it carries a big risk for infection that could go to a deeper space and create more havoc, right now it is just a matter of skin recession and flap advancement and most probably won't leave any sequelae at all.Hope this helps
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Problem Thank you for your questions and photos. I'm sorry you are having problems. Ecchymosis is bruising which is expected and which completely resolves. Epidermolysis is blistering of the skin which reflects superficial skin damage. With proper care this tends to heal completely without problem. Necrosis means full thickness skin death which would delay healing and could lead to more scarring. From the photos it appears you might have an area of necrosis. It is important to continue close follow-up with your surgeon. Necrosis in this area is a recognized complication and can be treated successfully. Good luck to you.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Problem Thank you for your questions and photos. I'm sorry you are having problems. Ecchymosis is bruising which is expected and which completely resolves. Epidermolysis is blistering of the skin which reflects superficial skin damage. With proper care this tends to heal completely without problem. Necrosis means full thickness skin death which would delay healing and could lead to more scarring. From the photos it appears you might have an area of necrosis. It is important to continue close follow-up with your surgeon. Necrosis in this area is a recognized complication and can be treated successfully. Good luck to you.
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