What is the white stuff coming out of my incision and am I healing okay? (Photos)

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Hello I had a tummy tuck in prague nearly 4 weeks ago , I came home to England after 10 days , I started to feeling more pain and redness and hot around the middle of my incision so I went to my doctors who said I had an infection and prescribed my antiboctics. I have been cleaning my wound with salted water and new dressing each day . It seems to be getting better but still leaking green stuff and I've noticed white stuff in my wound . please can you tell me if this is ok ?

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Dear Emma,Thank you for your question and for posting pictures. I can confirm that it does look like you are suffering with an infection. I would like to help you manage this and provide some aftercare advice. If you would like to attend the clinic in Tunbridge Wells. The consultation is free of charge. Kind regardsMr. Amir Nakhdevani

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.
I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate wound care treatment plan at this time.  Every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.  
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.
Best of luck!
Dr. Schwartz
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
#RealSelf100Surgeon

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

The wound shows characteristics of infection. This should be managed immediately before it worsens. Your surgeon should be informed about this as he has his own protocols in post-op management. Have an appointment as soon as possible for treatment.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

The white areas are areas with the overlying skin is tied and there is exposed dermal tissue which is not well vascularized.  Proper wound care which would include debridement and wet-to-dry dressings and close follow-up with your surgeon will be required for  final healing.

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