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34 Yr Old, Tummy Tuck with Lipo, Possible Necrosis
I have 6 days post op from TT, ab repair, and lipo. I went for my followup yesterday and dr. Took my drain out. I was draining very little. However, he immediately noticed skin at the incision that concerned him. Once he took the plastic off to remove the drain my skin came off with it. He said right now my skin is "stressed" and on the path to dying. He started me on silvadene. Advise to kdeo hunched over to take off tension and to Change from binder to spanx for compression so it gets more oxygen. I'm worried sick. I have never been a smoker nor have diabetes. Any suggestions on how I can help heal this quicker? I'm also starting high protien diet. Thank you!!
After cleaning it on post op day 6.
This is today's photo of the incision and the skin around it of concern. I have cleaned it...the white is from the silvadene. Anyone weigh in on the damage im looking at? Did we catch it in time or is it likely ill have to have a scar revision down the road? I fully trust my surgeon, just looking for 2nd opinions on here since all i can do is lay here anyways.
Possible necrosis, help!!
Went to dr yday for followup at 5 days post op. He took out drain but immediately saw a concern for the area in my mid section near incision that was red and blackish. When he removed the plastic to take out drain. My skin came off with it. He said it is "stressed " right now and worried about it dying. He put me on silvadene and said to come back in 3 day. He said if not better hell also put on diff oral antibiotics that are more aggressive. Said to stay hunched over to put less tension on the incision and to change from my binder to spanx and let it breath every few hours as well to promote blow flow. Any suggestions? Is it necrosis at this point and too late or no? Im worried sick. Did he pull me too tight??