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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Separated Stiches after Body Lift, hole almost size of golf ball
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Separated Stiches after Body Lift, hole almost size of golf ball
by TitaniumJen, Oct 23, 2007 11:36AM
Has anyone experienced their stiches coming apart leaving a gaping hole that can't be sewn back together? I'm stuck packing a hole just about the size of a golf ball. It's been a couple of weeks. It seems to be healing from the inside out, but it's extremely frustrating knowing I will now have a huge scar and the risk of infection until it heals completely. The rest of the lift went extremely well. I'm just a little concerned and would like to know if anyone else went through this and now long it took to heal, and, what it looks like now.
Thanks.
Jen
Thanks.
Jen
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Oct 24, 2007 04:38PM
, Oct 24, 2007 04:38PM
With a large open wound post surgery, your risk of infection or re-separation is much higher if the wound is closed prematurely than if allowed to heal with dressing changes. It is understandable to be frustrated because of the time involved in wound healing. Once healed, a scar revision can be performed, if necessary.
