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Suggest Treatment For Infection After Abdominoplasy

I had an abdominalplasty about 5 1/2 weeks ago and it got infected. I have a mesh installed and I would like to know what happens in a situation like this. would i need to do the surgery over again and install a biological mesh or can the infection be treated? I am so worried.

Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hello,
Thanks for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us .
If you don't have fever and extended red area then there is not much to worry . Suture abscess can easily be treated by lancing the area under local anesthetics and packing such puncture with medicated gauze .The problem arises when the MRSA infections are suspected . There are also chances that you have wound separation and necrosis issue as well ( just a possibility ). You will definitely do better and recovery will be faster , just contact your healthcare providers straight away and get evaluated first which will decide further treatment .
I wish you good health.
Best Regards,
Dr.S.Tomar
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Suggest Treatment For Infection After Abdominoplasy

Hello, Thanks for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us . If you don t have fever and extended red area then there is not much to worry . Suture abscess can easily be treated by lancing the area under local anesthetics and packing such puncture with medicated gauze .The problem arises when the MRSA infections are suspected . There are also chances that you have wound separation and necrosis issue as well ( just a possibility ). You will definitely do better and recovery will be faster , just contact your healthcare providers straight away and get evaluated first which will decide further treatment . I wish you good health. Best Regards, Dr.S.Tomar