I have an opening right at the top of my butt crack where the incision meets, I am 3 1/2 weeks out and the prescribed method of wet to dry dressings is not closing the area, any suggestions?
Answer: Opening after LBL Hi,This can be really frustrating when it happens but it does happen more than you think especially after a big surgery like a LBL. As long as you are following the wound care and eating and drinking well your wound will heal. Wounds heal inside out so over weeks the wound should get smaller and smaller. Its an especially hard spot since you cannot see easily but trust that with time it will heal. Make sure to communicate your concerns to your plastic surgeon so that s/he can answer and reassure you about them.Best of Luck with you healing!Dr. Rednam
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Answer: Opening after LBL Hi,This can be really frustrating when it happens but it does happen more than you think especially after a big surgery like a LBL. As long as you are following the wound care and eating and drinking well your wound will heal. Wounds heal inside out so over weeks the wound should get smaller and smaller. Its an especially hard spot since you cannot see easily but trust that with time it will heal. Make sure to communicate your concerns to your plastic surgeon so that s/he can answer and reassure you about them.Best of Luck with you healing!Dr. Rednam
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Answer: Wound Breakdown at the Top of the Buttock Crack After a Lower Body Lift. Thank you for your question regarding what to do with an opening of an incision at the top of your buttock crack three weeks after a lower body lift. Wound breakdown is one of the most common complications after a lower body lift. The top of the buttock crack is notorious for break down. The BEST treatment for this area is wet to dry dressings. Various solutions can be applied during the wet to dry dressings, ranging from normal saline to Dakin's. These will debris the wound and accelerate healing. Once the collagen and yellow tissue is debrided, you can move on to topical creams to expedite the healing. However, at this time, the best treatment for this area is wet to dry dressings. Thank you for your question regarding what to do with wound breakdown at the top of the buttock crack after a lower body lift.
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Answer: Wound Breakdown at the Top of the Buttock Crack After a Lower Body Lift. Thank you for your question regarding what to do with an opening of an incision at the top of your buttock crack three weeks after a lower body lift. Wound breakdown is one of the most common complications after a lower body lift. The top of the buttock crack is notorious for break down. The BEST treatment for this area is wet to dry dressings. Various solutions can be applied during the wet to dry dressings, ranging from normal saline to Dakin's. These will debris the wound and accelerate healing. Once the collagen and yellow tissue is debrided, you can move on to topical creams to expedite the healing. However, at this time, the best treatment for this area is wet to dry dressings. Thank you for your question regarding what to do with wound breakdown at the top of the buttock crack after a lower body lift.
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Wound healing Thank you for your question. This can happen time to time. With proper wound care it should all heal very nicely. Continue following your surgeons recommendations. Best of luck to you.
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Wound healing Thank you for your question. This can happen time to time. With proper wound care it should all heal very nicely. Continue following your surgeons recommendations. Best of luck to you.
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February 21, 2019
Answer: Wound healing Dear Practical5751, Thank you your question. Congratulations on your surgery. Unfortunately, it is very common to have wound healing issues in areas with a lot of tension.The good news is that you should heal with time with local wound care. I would also increase your protein intake to help with wound healing. Continue to communicate with your plastic surgeon. Good luck, Dr. Suzette Miranda Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 21, 2019
Answer: Wound healing Dear Practical5751, Thank you your question. Congratulations on your surgery. Unfortunately, it is very common to have wound healing issues in areas with a lot of tension.The good news is that you should heal with time with local wound care. I would also increase your protein intake to help with wound healing. Continue to communicate with your plastic surgeon. Good luck, Dr. Suzette Miranda Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 18, 2019
Answer: You May Want to Change Your Wound Care Regimen Hello and thanks for your question. This is a common area for minor wound breakdown after a lower body lift. Make sure that you are not applying pressure to this area.
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February 18, 2019
Answer: You May Want to Change Your Wound Care Regimen Hello and thanks for your question. This is a common area for minor wound breakdown after a lower body lift. Make sure that you are not applying pressure to this area.
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