Tummy Tuck Revision: Q&A
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Doctor Recommendations for Tummy Tuck Revision
I had a tummy tuck in April 2010. I had severe scarring and neuropathy, which is very painful even today. My physician suggest revision surgery but not from the plastic Surgeon who did the original surgery. He says I need a specialist from UVA or DUKE. Can you recommend someone qualified and skilled enough to do this revision? Im terrified to have to have it re-done because of the pain I went through and still deal with but Im being told adhesions and scar tissue may be causing the neuropathy.
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Ranger WV
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Postop pain after a tummy tuck
Your early photos look like you have great shape. The bruising appears totally normal and the scars seem to be well healed. If you have an additional comorbidity then I'd tend to that (paresthesias from diabetes, high anxiety, anything else). If the scars have widened treat them with silicone sheeting or hybrisil, you'd be amazed at how well the silicone/steroid combination do for incisions/scarring. If all is well healed and you just have pain, give it...
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Complications after Tummy Tuck
You received great advice. Go to the Plastic Surgery Service at either University and you will receive excellent care. Your situation is unique and I am not sure what the problems are or of the nature of your original surgery. Go to the University. You will receive fine advice and care. Of course the very best first step is to visit your primary plastic surgeon. Se what advice you get. Get a second opinion from the university service.
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Scarring and neuropathy
These photos look like your early post-op photos. How long ahve you been since your surgery and what do they look like now?
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Tummy tuck
Judging the early post-op photos, I would agree with the other plastic surgeons. It appears that your result is good. The pain that you describe is unusual, especially a neuropathy. If the pain is from the scars themselves, they should subside in time.
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Significant Long-Term Pain After A Complex Tummy Tuck Is Unusual
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Tummy tuck revision - don't!
Your photos appear to have been taken soon after surgery. You look to be doing well - the overall contours are very pleasing.
I would advise against having more surgery to deal with pain. It is unlikely to succeed.
I recommend seeing a specialist in pain management who can work with you to allow you to be more comfortable.
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Tender scar after tummy tuck
Scars can be sensitive or tender after a tummy tuck though you should not jump to revision until the scar has had adequate time to soften and resolve. The can take a year or more. Your photos show you have only recently had a vertical and horizontal correction of the skin excess which can be needed in those who have lost excessive weight. Time now to be patient and recover.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Tummy tuck revision
I see nothing wrong with what your doctor did in the early postop photos you show. So there is no need for a revision from what you have shown. Also, revising you for pain will likely not work. You should see a pain specialist, not another plastic surgeon.
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