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Dear Feneyes007, You have a wound dehiscence (your wound opened up) and will require close and frequent follow up with your surgeon. Not all open wounds are infected and even if it were, not all infections require hospitalization. Please keep your wound clean and follow your surgeons instructions. This may require more surgery and can take weeks to months to heal fully. Good luck. Dr. Gervais.
Thank you for your question and providing a photo. Not all complications require hospitalization. Based on your photo you will require good wound care and may require returning to the OR. You should keep in close contact with your PS Best of luck
Dear fenyes007,this type of wound complication can occur after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow or smoking. Your wound should be cleaned and necrotic tissue should be removed. 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