It was almost all the way healed. Then started slowly opening up and the little white dissolvable stables kept popping out. I am on week 8 and this is my stomach today. Dr says it will heal fine and no need to resuture it. Is that true? It hurts incredibly bad deeper than just topically. Suggestions of how to proceed?
Answer: How to deal with spitting staples after tummy tuck I am sure that your own surgeon is interested in helping you get through this with the best possible result. Options are either remove the staples surgically and clean up the wound edges and re-close, or wait it out then revise if necessary.
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Answer: How to deal with spitting staples after tummy tuck I am sure that your own surgeon is interested in helping you get through this with the best possible result. Options are either remove the staples surgically and clean up the wound edges and re-close, or wait it out then revise if necessary.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Problems Healing after Tummy Tuck It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Problems Healing after Tummy Tuck It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to settle.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Wound Healing Hello,You need to be seen by a competent surgeon (hopefully your own) who can evaluate the wound, remove any dead tissue, and begin a process of wound care, usually saline soaked gauze followed by dry gauze, AKA a 'wet to dry dressing', which you change 2 to 3 times daily. Closure devices like sutures and stables are bound to fail. Your body has to do that job, and it will. Best of luck!
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Wound Healing Hello,You need to be seen by a competent surgeon (hopefully your own) who can evaluate the wound, remove any dead tissue, and begin a process of wound care, usually saline soaked gauze followed by dry gauze, AKA a 'wet to dry dressing', which you change 2 to 3 times daily. Closure devices like sutures and stables are bound to fail. Your body has to do that job, and it will. Best of luck!
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Wound Care Hello,It is true that re-suturing would be a bad idea and promote infection. At this point you need consistent wound care to keep the area clean and ensure that it heals well from the inside out. Continue to follow up with your Plastic Surgeon.All the best
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Wound Care Hello,It is true that re-suturing would be a bad idea and promote infection. At this point you need consistent wound care to keep the area clean and ensure that it heals well from the inside out. Continue to follow up with your Plastic Surgeon.All the best
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October 21, 2016
Answer: When sutures are rejected and wounds separate, you can only do wound care until it resolves... and it will. And it will heal better than you could have ever imagined. Once healed, then you can discuss with your surgeon if any revisions could be of benefit to you. As difficult as it may be, focus on healing and wound care and you should have a happy ending.
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October 21, 2016
Answer: When sutures are rejected and wounds separate, you can only do wound care until it resolves... and it will. And it will heal better than you could have ever imagined. Once healed, then you can discuss with your surgeon if any revisions could be of benefit to you. As difficult as it may be, focus on healing and wound care and you should have a happy ending.
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