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.
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 Chat Doctor. Omar