I had a spitting suture that I removed it was a dissolving one I believe it was clear like a fishing line. I had my surgery done in Mexico my doctors there. and I'm just concerned because I've been watching my incision on my own I had a extended tummy tuck . With breast lift and implants. when I take a shower it's softens scabs up I'm wondering if I shouldn't not let them get wet
May 14, 2016
Answer: Incision Infected? Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion, it does not appear infected. I agree with Dr. Schusterman, that you should email your photos to your doctor in Mexico. Best wishes.
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May 14, 2016
Answer: Incision Infected? Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion, it does not appear infected. I agree with Dr. Schusterman, that you should email your photos to your doctor in Mexico. Best wishes.
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Does it look infected? You chose to undergo surgery in Mexico, but now you are online to get post-op care and advice. No wonder they charge less in foreign countries--there is little to no post op care, and if there are problems, you are on your own (SOL).Fortunately for you, this does not look infected. But I can't really tell without an examination, something my own patients can come in and have any time during their recovery. You may need wound cultures if this gets worse, appropriate antibiotic therapy based on culture results, and wound debridement or implant removal if one or both become infected. Will you return to Mexico for that care?You should have understood the ability (or not) to contact your surgeon for post-op care and advice regarding just these kinds of issues. Online advice is never a substitute for appropriate post-operative care and personal evaluation. You can continue to try to obtain care from your surgeon long-distance, or you can find a fully-trained ABPS-certified plastic surgeon in or close to your community who is willing to assume your care. You should expect to pay for that care, for this is part of the surgical fee paid here in the US that your local consultant did not receive. Since the Mexican surgeon can afford low prices because of providing no or little post-op care, your "savings" via surgical tourism will now need to be used locally.I hope your incisions continue to heal appropriately without further care. And, yes, they should not be soaked or scrubbed. Best wishes and good luck. Dr. Tholen
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Does it look infected? You chose to undergo surgery in Mexico, but now you are online to get post-op care and advice. No wonder they charge less in foreign countries--there is little to no post op care, and if there are problems, you are on your own (SOL).Fortunately for you, this does not look infected. But I can't really tell without an examination, something my own patients can come in and have any time during their recovery. You may need wound cultures if this gets worse, appropriate antibiotic therapy based on culture results, and wound debridement or implant removal if one or both become infected. Will you return to Mexico for that care?You should have understood the ability (or not) to contact your surgeon for post-op care and advice regarding just these kinds of issues. Online advice is never a substitute for appropriate post-operative care and personal evaluation. You can continue to try to obtain care from your surgeon long-distance, or you can find a fully-trained ABPS-certified plastic surgeon in or close to your community who is willing to assume your care. You should expect to pay for that care, for this is part of the surgical fee paid here in the US that your local consultant did not receive. Since the Mexican surgeon can afford low prices because of providing no or little post-op care, your "savings" via surgical tourism will now need to be used locally.I hope your incisions continue to heal appropriately without further care. And, yes, they should not be soaked or scrubbed. Best wishes and good luck. Dr. Tholen
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