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Tummy Tuck Gone Wrong - Upland, CA
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I had a TT and lipo to the flanks and I'm sure...
Hopefully hopefulOctober 9, 2013
$6,000
I had a TT and lipo to the flanks and I'm sure that my incision is not healing right at all. It's bulging out swollen and red. It even had black areas in it. I'm very depressed by all this. I hope it heels ok. I see others incisions on here and they are all nice and flat and that's how I expected mine to be.
UPDATED FROM Hopefully hopeful
10 days post
So I had my 1 week check up this past Monday
Hopefully hopefulOctober 10, 2013
And my surgeon said I was fine. But I honestly don't think so as you seen in my picture which was taken a few days ago because it takes a day to activate this a profile on this site. I asked my ps if the skin was dying because of the black areas and he said no but to just clean thoroughly which I have. I just called another ps to get a second opinion and they are gonna call me back to set an appt. here is my today's picture.
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October 10, 2013
Please tell me the name of th doctor who did your TT; I'm considering doctors in your area and would appreciate knowing his name as I have to be especially careful of infection due to having diabetes and this could impact who I use...thanks.
October 10, 2013
Your scar does not look like it's healing right at all.
Your PS's instructions should state that you should go to the ER if you notice the symptoms that you are describing. Going to the ER will not affect any contact you have with your PS. In fact, if you're having problems he'd probably WANT you to go.
You seem reluctant to go. If it's about costs, you might as well go. You've already spent thousands of $$$ on your procedure. No point in ruining it, along with your health, for the small amount of money (in comparison) of an ER or Urgent Care visit.
UPDATED FROM Hopefully hopeful
10 days post
I forgot to add
Hopefully hopefulOctober 11, 2013
That I'm 10 days post op if it helps any. Also I posted these pictures in the ask the dr sections and the dr that responded said it was normal and I have a small bit of necrosis. That's for all your ladies concern, but I truly don't want a ER trip to night. I'm gonna wait it out until Monday. Hopefully it gets better by then. I'm still on antibiotics and washing it with antiseptic soap. I really hope it gets better. This is so depressing. :(
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October 11, 2013
I'm not a doctor but looks like skin necrosis which usually doesn't hurt. it can be dangerous if is not cleaned up leading to a possible septicemia (severe spread out bacterial infection). You should have that checked ASAP
October 11, 2013
I'm sorry you are going through this. I know exactly what you are going through and how you are feeling. I am 2 and a half months Post-op Tummy Tuck and Lipo. My wound opened and was black inside just like yours. Visit my page to see pics. I went to the ER and turns out that it was infected and that ack stuff needed to come out! My wound just closed a couple of days ago but I've been through hell. The good news is that it will definitely heal. Up until a few days ago I thought my life was over and I thought my wound would never close. But it did. Now I'm dealing with Fat Necrosis above by incision. Two hard lumps. Please stay positive. Ask me any questions you would like. I've gone through so much but I promise you it gets better.
October 11, 2013
Good luck. I too am dealing with some scar funky looking stuff. So i feel ur pain. My ps is in Ga and im on VA. I relunctNly went to the ER. I had necrosis and my ps recut and reattached healthy skin but now that skin is springing leaks left and right. Im diabetic so im not sure if thats contributing to it. I wish i could see my ps but i cant. When i went to the ER all they did was take cultures to see if the antibiotics my ps has me on is sufficient. I have an appt w a local ps on tuesday. Ive been crying all day on and off so trust me i know what ur going thru
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