I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and my stitches have come apart. My PS stated that the wound will heal itself from the inside out but looking at it it appears white and red and does not seem normal. Does this wound look like it is healing or do I need to be closed again?
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I am sorry to hear about your situation. By now you should not still have drainage. This suggests that something is not healing properly and can include: sutures spitting or infected, a seroma (fluid collection), the belly button skin necrosis, and several other things. These can all be treated...
Some women develop scar tethering as a result of their C-section which can be improved and corrected upon with a full tummy tuck procedure. It poses increased risk of bleeding but this is not an uncommon situation that is addressed with tummy tucks. Hope this helps.
Drain protocols will vary from surgeon to surgeon. Most will ascribe to a 30 cc limit. Once a drain reaches < 30 cc over consecutive 24 hour periods, it will typically be removed. The goal is to leave a means of fluid eggress in place until the flap has had the opportunity to stick down and...
