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John Williams, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by John Williams, MD
Q: Can permanent vertical muscle suture from Tummy Tuck be removed?
A:
Most likely the sutures used to bring together your separated rectus muscles have broken. This can happen if there is a sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure after surgery (like a sneeze or vigorous cough) or the sutures were placed under too much tension, or both.
It is doubtful that you are rejecting the suture.
Your best option would be to return to your surgeon and discuss your options for treatment. The sutures can be removed without re-doing the tummy tuck. This can even be performed endoscopically.
Good luck, I hope this helped.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate - BS, Biology,Austin College, 1984 Medical School - Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, 1988 |
| Post-medical school training | Residency - General Surgery, St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, TX 1988-93 Fellowship - Hand Surgery, Houston Northwest Hospital, Houston, TX 1993-94 Fellowship - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI 1994-96 |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 13 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Scottsdale Healthcare - Shea, Osborn and Thompson Peak Campuses |
| Medical or professional license | AZ |
| Requesting an appointment with John Williams, MD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. Consultation fee: Free aesthetic cosultations | |
| Location | North Scottsdale Plastic Surgery 9377 E. Bell Road Ste. 307 Scottsdale, AZ View map |
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Male breast reduction
Mini tummy tuck
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