3 weeks post op Tummy Tuck, there is dark dried up blood in between my incisions. Is this normal? (photos)

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Hi I've had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago My surgeons office is 2 hours away so can't just go in too see them but does this look normal?? There is one part that looks like it has dark dried up blood inbetween my incisions will this heal normal or should I be worried?? It doesn't ozze or isn't [RS bleep], though a tad red I don't feel it's infected just worried about the bit in the incision. Will I need a scar revision??

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. This looks like a scab consisting of old blood and skin debris. You need to have your plastic surgeon look at this and he or she will decide if this needs to be removed to judge the current healing of your scar.

J. Garrett Harper, MD · Answer

2 hours is a haul but shouldn't prevent you from doing the safe thing which is going to see your surgeon.  Even if it's dried blood or skin debris, it needs to be properly cleaned- bacteria love blood cells and all the protein it provides them.  Go see your surgeon, be safe, get it cleaned and covered, and get the peace of mind you need.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

It looks like there is some non-viable tissue that needs to be addressed.Better advice will come from your surgeon--email or text this photo and ask for instructions.All the best.

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