How Many Things Can Go Wrong on a Mommy Makeover Before It is Not Coincidence? (photo)

I had a mommy makeover on 2.16.12. My right nipple died. My left breast has an open wound the size of a palm. And I have a seroma on my belly - that produces 70 cc's a week. I do not smoke. I do not drink. I have no liver or heart problems and I eat really good. (protein shakes - organic fruits and veggies- example) I run. I feel like I have had to teach myself how to care for these wounds - Thank the Lord for the internet. Is it me? What can I do to heal? Dr not giving directions!

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by mable113 in Atlanta, Georgia

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When Complications Develop, The Doctor Has To Double Down

I am so sorry you have these multiple complications after your Mommy Makeover. The good news is the basic shape of your breast lift is excellent, your abdomen looks good with a well positioned, not overly large belly button, with a low abdominal scar being appropriately treated with paper tape. I am even more sorry to hear that your doctor is not giving you directions on how to deal with the necrosis on your right breast and the open wound on your left. The seroma... more

Mommy Makeover Complications - What Now??

Complications can occur by the best Plastic Surgeons. However, you certainly have a large number of alarming and serious complications. When there are problems, the appropriate action by your surgeon is to become more involved, not less. He should be there to explain what happened, set a course of action to resolve your complications and reassure you that despite this your are in good hands that will be with you through out this tough period of time in your life and that there is a plan to... more

Complications after mommy makeover demand intense involvement of the plastic surgeon.

Regrettably, you have had more than your share of complications after the breast and abdominal surgery. Complications occur at the hands of any plastic surgeon. In my practice, complications trigger vigorous involvement with the patient to supervise convalescence and reassurance that, although the post surgical course is now difficult, the outcome will be good.

Complications after Mommy Makeover Surgery?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I'm sorry to hear about the complications you have experience. Although I can understand your frustration, each one of the complications you have experienced is a known complication that can occur after extensive surgery you have had performed. The important thing at this point, is that your plastic surgeon see and treat you frequently. If you do not feel that this is the case, I would suggest that you communicate with him/her.... more

Mommy Make over complications

The wound left by the loss of nipple areola needs significant amount of care. You need to be seen by your plastic surgeon at least once a weeks if not twice a week. The wound need significant care, frequent debridement, and may be ideally a wound vac. It will heal, but will take time. After that a nipple areola reconstruction.