Relax, and let the wound heal. The scar often melts away, and becomes invisible to casual observation. Patients with a short distance from xiphoid to umbilicus and long distance from umbilicus to pubic symphysis offer plastic surgeons a choice during tummy tuck: Option #1:...
There are several options for chronic pain , itching or dysesthesia
pain managment consult
ultrasound,
physical therapy
acupuncture
injections by your physician with marcaine
tegretol or similar
Dear Buffyduck,
The best postition to sit and even sleep in after a tummy tuck is the reclined position. It will minimize the tension on your scar while your newly stretched skin relaxes over the days following surgery. Be sure to get up and walk several times a day and exercise...