I got wound dehiscence 2 weeks after short scar arm lift on my right arm . Now after the sutures were removed it happened on my left arm too but no debridement was done. One of the sutures broke. My PS did debridement . I m worried. He didnt suggest any antibiotics. How long
May 12, 2014
Answer: Wound separation Thank you for your picture. This can occur. Typically local wound care will take care of this problem. You should be able to get this healed within 4 to 6 weeks. Please keep close follow up with your plastic surgeon.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS,FACS
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May 12, 2014
Answer: Wound separation Thank you for your picture. This can occur. Typically local wound care will take care of this problem. You should be able to get this healed within 4 to 6 weeks. Please keep close follow up with your plastic surgeon.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS,FACS
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May 14, 2014
Answer: I got wound dehiscence 2 wks after short scar arm lift. Should I worry? I am sorry you are having this problem. The photos are helpful. This kind of thing does happen on occasion. With good local wound care, you should heal just fine. It can take up to 4 weeks to heal in. In my experience, the scars tend to do very well and I have (thankfully) not had to do a scar revision yet. Good luck.
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May 14, 2014
Answer: I got wound dehiscence 2 wks after short scar arm lift. Should I worry? I am sorry you are having this problem. The photos are helpful. This kind of thing does happen on occasion. With good local wound care, you should heal just fine. It can take up to 4 weeks to heal in. In my experience, the scars tend to do very well and I have (thankfully) not had to do a scar revision yet. Good luck.
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