I got wound dehiscence 2 wks after short scar arm lift. One of the sutures broke. My PS did debridement. Should I worry? (Photo)

Thank you for your question regarding wound dehiscence two weeks after a short scar arm lifts and braking of the suture after your plastic surgeon did debridement. In examining your pictures, it looks like everything was done appropriately. Unfortunately, sutures do break, and incisions will open. This may or may not require mechanical debridement with surgery or debridement with dressings. However, everything is in order, and everything has healed well. If the scar bothers you, doing a scar revision under local anesthetic is possible. Typically this can be done in the office. Again, congratulations on your arm lift. Everything looks to be generally healing at this time.
Sincrely,
Dr. Katzen

It is not unusual to have some delays with the healing of your
brachioplasty. You should talk to your PS about instructions to take
care of these wounds appropriately to optimize healing. With good wound care they will
heal better and faster. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

 I am sorry to to hear about the complication that  you have experienced. These types of incision line healing problems do occur after arm lifting surgery, especially common in the axillary area. Based on your description, it sounds like your plastic surgeon is following you closely;  sometimes, removal of exposed sutures and/or unhealthy tissue may help expedite healing. It is very likely you will go on to heal without long-term sequelae. Best wishes.