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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?
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Follow your dr's instructions and let her/him know or be seen.
Answered 10/1/2021
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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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