9 weeks post op Tummy Tuck. How long will it take my wound to heal? (photos)

August 14, 2014
Asked By:cimenatalar in Turkey, TX

I had a tummy tuck surgery with hernia repair 9 weeks ago and after the surgery I developed skin necrosis.I had 2 open wounds one almost healed but the second one is still deep.How long will it take to heal?Do I need vac therapy or wet to dry dressings enough for healing?

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December 27, 2016

Answer: 9 weeks post op Tummy Tuck. How long will it take my wound to heal?

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August 17, 2014

Answer: Predicting time to heal

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March 3, 2020

Answer: Wet to dry dressings

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Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2020

Answer: Wet to dry dressings

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Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 24, 2016

Answer: Wound problems after tummy tuck

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Answer: Wound problems after tummy tuck

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