Necrosis and bruising 5 days post tummy tuck scar revision? (Photo)

July 24, 2014
Asked By:TheJourneyBack in San Diego, CA

6 months post op tummy tuck and 5 days post scar revision to lower original scar.Immediate pain and bleeding from incision site.I knew this wasn't normal and peeled off steri-strips and hyper fix tape MORTIFIED to find this.How long will it take for skin to fully declare itself of necrosis?Will the area get bigger than this?The surrounding area is tender and painful.What are my options and the healing time?I am so scared,worried and disappointed,so much I didn't sleep a wink last night.Please help.

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July 25, 2014

Answer: TT complications

July 25, 2014

Answer: TT complications

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