How long will it take to heal after the wound vac is applied
Feb 22, 2019 · Most plastic surgeons would suggest you try to optimize your healing by applying the VAC, eating about 100g of protein a day, take extra Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin …
How much sooner will a wound heal with a wound vac instead
May 1, 2016 · In general, a wound of the size you are showing will take about 6 - 8 weeks to heal with a Wound VAC. It would take about 10 - 12 weeks with W - Dry dressing. Also, increasing …
Would you recommend a wound vac for recovery after a tummy …
Jan 3, 2019 · Vacuum-assisted closure of a wound is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. It's also known as wound VAC. I had a wound vac after my cesarean and it helps heal the wound …
I am 3 weeks s/p tummy tuck with delayed healing/ dehiscence.
Nov 28, 2017 · Wound VAC therapy accelerates healing in many patients and may give a slightly better result. However, if you are not able to get it covered by insurance, you may wish to …
Necrosis after 5 weeks post op tummy tuck. Options for ... - RealSelf
Jul 17, 2018 · Wound VAC's are great but costly as is hyperbaric oxygen. Saline dressings are cheap but wound healing may take a little longer. I always employ saline dressings and good …
Tummy Tuck and Woundvac Questions - Real Doctor Answers
Would you recommend a wound vac for recovery after a tummy tuck? Vacuum-assisted closure of a wound is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. It's also known as wound VAC. I had a …
How to treat this wound on incision after tummy tuck? (photo)
Jan 11, 2019 · Partial wound dehiscence is not that uncommon after body contouring surgery. Wound care is based on amount of drainage and wound cultures. Culture-specific antibiotics …
9 weeks post op Tummy Tuck. How long will it take my wound
Aug 14, 2014 · I had a tummy tuck surgery with hernia repair 9 weeks ago and after the surgery I developed skin necrosis.I had 2 open wounds one almost healed but the second one is still …
Wound vac after tummy tuck (Photo) - RealSelf
Oct 13, 2016 · Answer: Wound vac after tummy tuck I am sorry to see that you require a wound VAC to assist in your wound healing. You will need to check with your plastic surgeon before …
Had DIEP Flap Surgery - Incision on Belly Splitting Badly
Apr 10, 2011 · Wound dehiscence, wound breaking open after surgery, is a potential complication after DIEP or tummy tuck (or any surgery). It is not a life-threatening problem, but an annoying …