Incisions

[sbailey1 25]

I have a question about my incisions. Some of them are healing nicely. I have 2 though that the strips fell off and they are open and basically just a hole. Is that normal? It has me concerned. We are keeping it covered and putting an ointment on it. What do you think? Thanks!

[joatsaint 2,814]

By "open", do you mean a deep hole or just a divot. My biggest incision never opened, but I did have a pretty deep indent that sunk into the skin. It has gotten better over the past 15 months but I can still feel where it sinks in. Even if it doesn't hurt, I would contact my doctor about it. And leaving it unsealed could cause the scaring to be worse.

[sbailey1 25]

Now they are like divots my husband said. They look pretty gross!

[Catherine707 253]

When do you go back for a follow up with your surgeon? Make sure you show them your incisions so they can ensure they are healing okay. A "divot" is better than a keloid scar that bulges! I have a couple of those. Everyone's body responds to an incision differently, so it is hard to predict how good or bad your scar will be prior to surgery.

[amayzme 15]

I have a question about my incisions. Some of them are healing nicely. I have 2 though that the strips fell off and they are open and basically just a hole. Is that normal? It has me concerned. We are keeping it covered and putting an ointment on it. What do you think? Thanks!

I had the same worry with one if mine..like a hole..but not deep. I was directed by my doctor to use. antibacterial spray..keep it loosly covered and it will heal. It did. Just shiw your doctor and follow directions.

[Jayson 15]

Can you email pics of the incisions to your doctor. That's what I did its just as good as if you were standing there in front of them.