Stitches burst after tummy tuck. Do I need to be restitched? (photo)

Question

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?

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

With an open wound like this we can let it heal on it's own, known as a 'conservative scar'. This is my preferred approach, however, during the recovery period you would need to follow up with your Doctor to ensure the healing isn't interrupted.

Ron Soltero, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Patient:  you need close supervision and good wound care.  Please follow closely with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, keeping the wound clean and applying antibiotic ointment.  Follow your PS instructions.  Hope this helps and good luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Msmal897,this is not unusual after tummy tuck. I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions. You should keep your wound clean and covered and it should heal just fine. It can take few weeks or months for the wound to fully heal. If you have any concerns, please discuss them with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Ali Mosharrafa, MD · Answer

You do indeed have delayed healing following wound separation.  The best approach is to follow your surgeon's wound care instructions, allow complete healing, and assess the final scar 6-12 months afterward.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Ali Mosharrafa

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You need local wound care and it will heal by itself and will take few weeks. Please follow instructions from your PS

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