Will Skin Necrosis After Tummy Tuck Heal on Its Own? (photo)

Thanks for your inquiry and picture.  Your wound should heal over the next several weeks with meticulous woundcare.  You should insist on seeing your surgeon regularly for he/she to personally monitoring your progress and ensure you are not developing greater problems.

I am sorry to see the complication you are experiencing. These areas generally go on to heal once the nonviable areas “lift”. Be prepared for a period of time where the area looks “worse before it looks better”. You may even dressing changes for a period of time.

 Most importantly, continue close follow-up with your plastic surgeon who will be in the best position to rule out additional problems such as infection etc.

Do your best to stay emotionally even keeled and patient; most patients go on to be very pleased with the outcome of surgery performed despite these kinds of complications.

 Best wishes.