Can see white facia in hole (is this really dangerously deep?, red streaks around "good" parts of incision are these a bad sign?, purply skin around hole - is this a bad sign?, saw doctor 4 days ago, it was all yellow inside at the point, she said clean, bacitracin, cover...I called today and informed her that it was now a hole and seemed to be opening more on top...going in tomorrow. Should this be restitched? Please help me with all concerns and thank you very much.
April 2, 2018
Answer: Your tummy tuck incision is NOT bad but definitions vary by individuals. You do have some wound issues that should resolve with simple wound care. Open wounds cannot simply be re-sutured as the bacteria present in the wound (colonized, not infected) will doom any attempt at that. Trust your surgeon to be doing the best thing for you as she does want the best result for you possible and when you are healed, if problems or concerns persist, then discuss those issues with your surgeon.
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April 2, 2018
Answer: Your tummy tuck incision is NOT bad but definitions vary by individuals. You do have some wound issues that should resolve with simple wound care. Open wounds cannot simply be re-sutured as the bacteria present in the wound (colonized, not infected) will doom any attempt at that. Trust your surgeon to be doing the best thing for you as she does want the best result for you possible and when you are healed, if problems or concerns persist, then discuss those issues with your surgeon.
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Incision Like others have said delayed healing of a tummy tuck incision is a possibility anytime this procedure is performed. Typically, these areas where not all of the skin or subcutaneous tissue survived heal with local wound care. These areas are usually allowed to heal and then 3-9 months after they are healed a scar revision can be considered. Be patient and followup closely with your surgeon.
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Incision Like others have said delayed healing of a tummy tuck incision is a possibility anytime this procedure is performed. Typically, these areas where not all of the skin or subcutaneous tissue survived heal with local wound care. These areas are usually allowed to heal and then 3-9 months after they are healed a scar revision can be considered. Be patient and followup closely with your surgeon.
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