2weeks after resuturing and opening up, looks like my wound is finally closing up. I'm not going to have it stitched up again But what do I do with the sutures that didn't dissolve? I tried to pull it out but it started bleeding. Now I'm too scared to touch it. It's doing so good and I don't want to compromise it. Thank you!
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Thank you for asking about your tummy tuck.I am glad you are home safely.Drainage varies after a tummy tuck - depending on what was done.Drains can become blocked - call your surgeon's office to report your concern.You will be told what, if anything, you should do.Always consult a Board...
Yes you can. It sounds as though you have some loose skin remaining in the lower part of your abdomen. Removal of this lower skin would be similar to the performance of a mini abdominoplasty. In this case a new incision could be made by removing a portion of your previous abdominoplasty sc...
I certainly agree with the previous answers that you have received. Silicone sheeting, silicone gel, and scar massage are good choices. One thing that I would add to that list is paper tape. Some of the best scars that I have seen have been the result of paper tape. Paper tape is cheap, simple,...