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I have an open wound after a tummy tuck. my surgeon says to clean with soap and water and cover. i used betadine once and the wound immediately started seeping. my dissolvable sutures are visible in spots, what is the best way to treat this?

Q: i have an open wound after a tummy tuck. my surgeon says to clean with soap and water and cover. i used betadine once and the wound immediately started seeping. my dissolvable sutures are visible in spots, what is the best way to treat this?

: Follow your dr's instructions and let her/him know or be seen.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Follow your dr's instructions and let her/him know or be seen.

Answered 10/1/2021

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Dr. Alexander Sah answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Recommend returning to your surgeon for evaluation, and/or sending in photos of wound for evaluation. Typically, do not want to see sutures that you're not supposed to, and want to avoid a surgical site infection. Followup is recommended.

Answered 10/3/2021

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A member asked:

I have an open wound after a tummy tuck. my surgeon says to clean with soap and water and cover. i used betadine once and the wound immediately started seeping. my dissolvable sutures are visible in spots, what is the best way to treat this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Alexander Sah answered

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