A member asked:

How long does fat necrosis take to heal after tummy tuck and what is best for wound care, packing and cleaning?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

3-4 months: Best treatment is a wound vac.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Fat necrosis healing: If you get fat necrosis after a tummy tuck , it may take months to heal. The necrosis can evolve into scar tissue or a cyst. You should talk to your surgeon if you have this!

Answered 3/22/2020

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