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Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. Wound dehiscence is not uncommon post op. I will suggest following your surgeon's post op instructions. Every surgeon has different post op protocols.
Dear earroyo,this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
You will need to contact your surgeon's office for instructions on how to care for your wound. Your surgeon or her/his medical staff should demonstrate how you are to care for your incisions and then you can do it yourself while they observe to make sure you feel comfortable. These small wounds will heal from the inside out, meaning the deepest part heals first and will continue to the surface of the skin.
Partial wound dehiscence is not that uncommon after body contouring surgery. Wound care is based on amount of drainage and wound cultures. Culture-specific antibiotics and protecting the surrounding skinflint moisture are key. Aside from packing, I find negative pressure wound therapy (KCI-wound VAC) may expedite healing. The good news is that with time, this will heal, so hang in there.
My recommendation is to follow up with your plastic surgeon or his or her nurse to get help with wound care. The suprapubic area is a common place to get some soft tissue breakdown after a tummy tuck. It usually happens because of poor blood supply to the area right after surgery. Often, this area heals very well with some wound care and time.
Sorry to hear about your wound, earroyo.Please follow-up with your reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon regarding proper wound care as each doctor follows his own protocol when it comes to wound care.Good luck!
Your surgeon should be the one giving wound care advice. Otherwise, seek an in person second opinion for this.
Hello. Great question. The upper abdominal lipomas may be removed. However, you will need to discuss your surgical plan with your surgeon. Your surgeon will let you know if it will be possible.
Having a drain in place for three months is quite a long time and highly unusual. You should reach out to your surgeon to discuss your concerns .
Dear akasha55,as long as you get a clearance from your hematologist, you might be a candidate for a surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.D...
Hello. Great question. In order to get the best results and lower any risks, I will suggest losing some weight. Please schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
Thank you for your question.The scar does appear high, but it is still early in the healing phase. The surgeon may have try to avoid any vertical component to the tummy tuck incision, and you may not have had enough loose skin for a regular tummy tuck with a horizontal scar. Do discuss your ...
Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. Based on your images, it does not appear you have any necrosis present. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.
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