Hello- i had my tummy tuck 6 days ago and an experiencing no pain or symptoms however my tummy looks different from all the pics I've seen online. Is this normal for all the redness and /bruising?
Answer: Impending Necrosis of Lower Abdominal Wall
Obviously, you should be in close communication with your plastic surgeon at this time. The photograph that you sent us appears dangerously like a portion of your lower abdominal skin is going to necrose (not survive). If you were my patient, I would send you immediately to the hyperbaric chamber. Oxygen under 1 atmosphere of pressure driven into semi-viable tissue can very often turn a dangerous situation into a very surprisingly positive situation. I also use DMSO. This is a veterinary medicine that improves the blood supply to tissue. Finally, nitroglycerin paste very often opens up venus channels. These three modalities will definitely improve, if not cure, the predicament I'm assuming that you're in.
Please understand myself and the other two plastic surgeons who have responded don't have the advantage of a face to face exam and the ability to feel and touch the tissue. Your private plastic surgeon has, I'm sure, already thought of all of the above. Thank you for this time-sensitive question, good luck and please let us know how it all turns out.
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Obviously, you should be in close communication with your plastic surgeon at this time. The photograph that you sent us appears dangerously like a portion of your lower abdominal skin is going to necrose (not survive). If you were my patient, I would send you immediately to the hyperbaric chamber. Oxygen under 1 atmosphere of pressure driven into semi-viable tissue can very often turn a dangerous situation into a very surprisingly positive situation. I also use DMSO. This is a veterinary medicine that improves the blood supply to tissue. Finally, nitroglycerin paste very often opens up venus channels. These three modalities will definitely improve, if not cure, the predicament I'm assuming that you're in.
Please understand myself and the other two plastic surgeons who have responded don't have the advantage of a face to face exam and the ability to feel and touch the tissue. Your private plastic surgeon has, I'm sure, already thought of all of the above. Thank you for this time-sensitive question, good luck and please let us know how it all turns out.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Bruising After Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. Please see your surgeon today for an examination. The area of bruising maybe impending skin necrosis.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Bruising After Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. Please see your surgeon today for an examination. The area of bruising maybe impending skin necrosis.
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July 12, 2016
Answer: Bruising might be confused for a more significant problem--loss of skin.
You need to see your surgeon. The "bruising" may very well represent skin with inadequate blood supply. This can lead to loss of the skin that would require further surgery.
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Answer: Bruising might be confused for a more significant problem--loss of skin.
You need to see your surgeon. The "bruising" may very well represent skin with inadequate blood supply. This can lead to loss of the skin that would require further surgery.
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Answer: Severe Bruising After Tummy Tuck 6 Days Ago? (photo) Hello
Sorry but your posted photo is not of only bruising but a possible skin necrosis. Best to seek immediate care from your surgeon or another medical doctor. You have an urgent issue. PLEASE seek care!
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Answer: Severe Bruising After Tummy Tuck 6 Days Ago? (photo) Hello
Sorry but your posted photo is not of only bruising but a possible skin necrosis. Best to seek immediate care from your surgeon or another medical doctor. You have an urgent issue. PLEASE seek care!
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July 25, 2012
Answer: Complication after Tummy Tuck?
I'm sorry to hear/see about the complication you are experiencing. Unfortunately, I would agree with previous responders that you are likely dealing with a complication more significant than “severe bruising”. Based on the position and distribution of the skin discoloration, you are dealing with blood flow compromise to the tissues involved. Contact with your plastic surgeon on a relatively urgent basis is indicated.
Best wishes.
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Answer: Complication after Tummy Tuck?
I'm sorry to hear/see about the complication you are experiencing. Unfortunately, I would agree with previous responders that you are likely dealing with a complication more significant than “severe bruising”. Based on the position and distribution of the skin discoloration, you are dealing with blood flow compromise to the tissues involved. Contact with your plastic surgeon on a relatively urgent basis is indicated.
Best wishes.
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