My surgery date was on July 14th of 2015
Answer: Postoperative Tummy Tuck You really need to have a folow up with your PS. You likely have a little stitch abcess that should resolve with lovcal tx. However, your PS needs to examine you to determine clearly whats happening and confirm there isnt anything more severe. Gangrene is another topic not pertinent to you.
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Answer: Postoperative Tummy Tuck You really need to have a folow up with your PS. You likely have a little stitch abcess that should resolve with lovcal tx. However, your PS needs to examine you to determine clearly whats happening and confirm there isnt anything more severe. Gangrene is another topic not pertinent to you.
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August 28, 2015
Answer: Concerned about draining hole Hello, a common cause of a small draining hole 4-6 weeks after tummy tuck surgery is a suture coming to the surface and causing a local small abscess. Usually when the stitch falls out the wound heals completely. It is not possible to confirm that this is your issue based on a photo alone, so I would recommend contacting your PS.
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August 28, 2015
Answer: Concerned about draining hole Hello, a common cause of a small draining hole 4-6 weeks after tummy tuck surgery is a suture coming to the surface and causing a local small abscess. Usually when the stitch falls out the wound heals completely. It is not possible to confirm that this is your issue based on a photo alone, so I would recommend contacting your PS.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Healing Thank you for your inquiry and the photos. It is not unusual to have some small areas open and drain following major surgical procedures such as a tummy tuck. These most often represent small suture abscesses and are fairly simple to treat. Do follow up with your treating Plastic Surgeon when these occur to ensure that the healing is uneventful.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck Healing Thank you for your inquiry and the photos. It is not unusual to have some small areas open and drain following major surgical procedures such as a tummy tuck. These most often represent small suture abscesses and are fairly simple to treat. Do follow up with your treating Plastic Surgeon when these occur to ensure that the healing is uneventful.
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August 28, 2015
Answer: Concerned about tiny hole on the tummy tuck incision Hi, there. Based on your photos, you might have had a suture abscess. Depending on which suture was used to close your incision, it may take 4-6 months for the suture to dissolve. If the suture works its way out, it creates a small abscess and irritates the skin around it. You can apply antibiotic ointment. But please visit with your plastic surgeon to be evaluated in-person. In regards to coloration of scar, it will improve with time. Follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative recommendation. I usually provide a scar cream once the incision is healed and ask my patients to avoid Sun exposure. Best regards.
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August 28, 2015
Answer: Concerned about tiny hole on the tummy tuck incision Hi, there. Based on your photos, you might have had a suture abscess. Depending on which suture was used to close your incision, it may take 4-6 months for the suture to dissolve. If the suture works its way out, it creates a small abscess and irritates the skin around it. You can apply antibiotic ointment. But please visit with your plastic surgeon to be evaluated in-person. In regards to coloration of scar, it will improve with time. Follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative recommendation. I usually provide a scar cream once the incision is healed and ask my patients to avoid Sun exposure. Best regards.
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August 28, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck incision healing Thank you for your question. If draining a pus you need to contact your surgeon. It is more look like a healing issues possibly stitch abscess, which can be treated easily in the office. Pl talk to your PS . Good luck with your healing.
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August 28, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck incision healing Thank you for your question. If draining a pus you need to contact your surgeon. It is more look like a healing issues possibly stitch abscess, which can be treated easily in the office. Pl talk to your PS . Good luck with your healing.
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