Springfield Tummy Tuck doctors
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Glen Brooks, MD
Springfield Plastic Surgeon
776 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow |
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Anoush Hadaegh, MD
Springfield Plastic Surgeon
2 Medical Ctre Drive Suite 309, Springfield |
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Melissa Johnson, MD
Springfield Plastic Surgeon
100 Wason Ave. Suite 360, Springfield |
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Phillip A. Stone, MD
Springfield Plastic Surgeon
57 Mulberry Street, Springfield |
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I had abdominoplasty to repair severe diastasis recti and umbilical hernia after a twin pregnancy. My doctor and I both noticed that I had a minor umbilical hernia again about 4 weeks after the surgery. He felt that it would improve. Now, nearly a year after the surgery, it has gotten a little worse. He noted it at my last check-up a few weeks ago and I declined to have any further repair. I am now reconsidering. It is mildly painful. I worry the tear is spreading to my abdominal muscles.
It is not uncommon for patients to have an umbilical hernia that is noted prior to abdominoplasty. Repair is performed simultaneously but separately from the repair of diastasis recti to alow complete hernia reduction and repair. Caution needs to be considered as significant undermining of the umbilical stalk at the time of abdominoplasty can risk the blood supply to the umbilicus with the possibility of the umbilical skin having partial or complete death (necrosis). The same considerations should be addressed with a delayed umbilical hernia repair after abdominoplasty. In most cases, the belly button has been moved (transposed) and the blood supply is dependent on the stalk of the umbilicus. Subsequent hernia repair needs to again take this into account, perhaps giving consideration to laparoscopic approaches. Make sure you plastic surgeon is involved with the decision making regarding this repair.
if i stop smoking 2 week before my surgery will i be ok
Most plastic surgeons advocate quitting smoking minimum of 6 weeks prior to surgical procedures. This is particularly important prior to abdominoplasty. The complication risks increase 6 times in smokers that non-smokers. Nicotine gum or patch can cause the same constriction of small vessels to cause similar complications. Smoking cessation should continue into the postoperative period as well to avoid additional problems. Be sure to be honest with your surgeon about your smoking to avoid problems with your surgery.
I Had a TT 4 Months Ago, I Am 5'7" - 131lbs., Why is my Stomach is Still Looks So Big?
It is not unusual to have swelling of the lower abdomen after a tummy tuck. Many plastic surgeons recommend compression garments to assist with reduction of this problem. The cause of swelling at 4 months is a bit more difficult. This may result from a seroma (retained fluid between the muscle and fat layer), an unrepaired or incompletely repaired muscle, or the possibility the thickness of the fat layer remains excessive. A followup with your surgeon may help elucidate some answers. Additionally, you might want to seek a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon.
