Necrosis after tummy tuck (photos)

Thank you for your pictures. I would trust your plastic surgeon's judgment. I would continue with the wet to dry dressings until told otherwise. The wound looks like it may need a little more debridement. Follow but your plastic surgeon next week and see what he or she recommends.

It's common to have some open areas after a tummy tuck and as long as you're following up closely with your plastic surgeon you should heal well.

Hello,Although admirable, saline dressing changes only help when the dead tissue is removed first. Now that you have had this done, you will see the necessary changes to the wound that will allow it to heal.  It should start looking pink to red, and granular.  It will bleed easily because it is filled with capillaries to promote wound healing. Stay close to your surgeon, as he may need to remove a little more if there is any dead tissue still there.You should expect this to heal in about 6 to 8 weeks and look like a thickened scar which can be revised in the future.

You should follow what your doctor is recommending. If you are a smoker you should stop. Most wounds do better with moist rather then dry care. Most of the time this will heal well and a minor revision in the office may be done later. A tight binder may cause this problem. Good luck!

It is hard to tell but these all look like pretty small areas. This is a known potential complication of this surgery. It sounds like your surgeon is giving you great care and doing the right thing. Time is the best thing for these kinds of delayed wound healing areas and usually they will resolve with the actions your surgeon seems to be taking.

I am sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced.  These types of superficial separations can occur, and sometimes may “look worse, before it looks better”. In my opinion, the most important “factor” involved  with successful treatment of the complication will be close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. He/she will be in the best position to monitor situation carefully. Infections should be ruled out and “foreign bodies” such as sutures that may prevent quick healing may be removed.   The open wound  should go on to heal over the course of the next several weeks,  hopefully without long-term sequelae. Also, concentrate on a well-balanced ( good protein source) diet.  Best wishes.

Very minor wound edge issue! Best to ONLY follow your surgeon's advise and care. Not our recommendation via the internet... 

Stick with your surgeon's advice; your surgeon is the person who knows you best and the one who is able to see you and the wound in person and over time.  I would not do anything or add any treatment without discussing with your surgeon.

This is the most common area to have a problem.  I agree with what you are already doing.  Sorry this happened.

This process happens to all surgeons and their patients.  The flap is under tension and the flap has been thinned.  The circulation is not always dependable.  The wound is usually superficial.  I like to have the patient apply Silvadene crème to the afflicted area.  A slow resolution is  expected.  If need, but not always, a scar revision can be done.  Stay positive.