I have had this one spot on my TT incision that at about 3 wks started oozing PS said spitting suture was to blame and they tried to get suture out but it was to deep so he said cover it and put ointment on it which I have been doing for 4 weeks it's recently formed a blister he saw it yesterday and said skin healing over it but poked it to open it back up and it was bleeding but he said that’s good. Will this ever heal? Will my body absorb it? Or spit it out? I really worry about it! Thank you!
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I advise my patients that they can swim in a pool or the ocean, or take a hot bath after six weeks. This is to minimize risk of infection. This may vary by surgeon though so it is best to ask yours for her/his opinion.
I know it's hard to be patient but you are very early in your recovery and can expect changes ahead. Skin puckering will typically flatten out as healing progresses and swelling resolves. This may take a few months. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon at your appointment.
Post op care is generally discussed when the cost of the surgery is reviewed prior to booking. Draining of a seroma would typically be included. I encourage you to discuss this with your surgeon and review your documents from your quote to see what is/isn't included.
