Incision breakdown after arm lift. 4 weeks post-op. What's safe to use on open wounds although sutures are present? (Photos)

June 8, 2016
Asked By:midnightsadness in Southfield, MI

Week 1 my incisions opened under both arms. My surgeon closed both original openings with more sutures at 3 weeks. A few sutures did not hold due to poor surrounding tissue. Because I still have sutures close to the wound, what would you recommend for an expeditious recovery? I currently have hydrogel gauze or petroleum jelly. I'm not sure what to use because of surrounding sutures that are holding. Currently the wounds are covered with dry guaze. Thank you for your time.

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