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For Those Of You That Have Had Surgery Where They Don’t Close The Incision, How Long Did It Take To Heal?

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October 10, 2024
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My first surgery the wound was about the size of the softball and about half as deep. It took me almost 11 months to heal completely. I wish you the best and hope you heal a lot quicker than I did LOL

October 29, 2024
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Healing time for surgeries where the incision is not closed, such as deroofing procedures, can vary. According to Dr. Richmond, healing can take weeks, depending on the size of the surgical wound. The wound heals from the bottom up and the sides in, a process known as healing by "second intent." Proper wound care is Show Full Answer

Healing time for surgeries where the incision is not closed, such as deroofing procedures, can vary. According to Dr. Richmond, healing can take weeks, depending on the size of the surgical wound. The wound heals from the bottom up and the sides in, a process known as healing by "second intent." Proper wound care is essential to ensure healthy healing.

October 10, 2024

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