I have been getting tested to see if I have idiopathic intercranial hyertension. I have ot yet gotten my results back but I have a tummy tuck coming up. It was fluke that I found out I might possibly have IIH and I'm still wanting to go ahead with the tummy tuck. I feel like if I had not found out I needed to be tested I'd still be going in for the surgery so is it really dangerous. Thank you in advance!
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November 16, 2014
Answer: Is it dangerous to get a tummy tuck with untreated/undiagnosed idiopathic intercranial hyertension?If yes what are complications
After a tummy tuck, it is not advisable to do any heavy lifting for at least 2 months after surgery. It is most likely swelling, but it is not possible to determine whether the muscle repair has been damaged.
I'm sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced. Yes, incision line separation and/or wound healing problems may occur after tummy tuck (or any other type of plastic surgical procedure). It may take several weeks to heal with dressing changes. Generally, patients do well...
I am so sorry you are experiencing this problem. I would definitely call your surgeon and let him/her know what his going on. I have had one patient with this problem in the right thigh. I removed the drain and the pain was instantly better. I hope you can get this...
