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Dog ears removal, Scar Revision and Belly Button Revision After Tummy Tuck - Tijuana, Mexico

UPDATED FROM Princessss

Hi, I experienced bald spot on my head and lots...

Princessss
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Hi,
I experienced bald spot on my head and lots of hair loss.

On 4/26, I had my full TT and on 07/06, I noticed that I had a bald spot and a bit of hair loss on the back of my head/neck.

I read that some people experience hair loss due to surgery.

I would like to know; how many of you had this same experience?

On 09/11, I noticed that some hair is starting to grow on my bald spot, but lots of hair continue to fall off when I brush my hair and shower.

I still continue to think that it was all worth it, even if I'm bald for a couple of months. Hahahaha!

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Luis Suarez, MD

Luis Suarez, MD

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March 20, 2013
Woooww!!! What a journey!!! I just love your new scar sooo thin very nice that is what i want ..... I want to go get my TT with Suarez but I still have to save up $$ :(
March 29, 2013
Thank you for sharing your information. I had a TT in October 2012 and notice dog ear within 2 months. I talked to my PS about it. He recommended that I massage it and hope it would go away. But it didn't. I got a call from his office today for a revision on 4/4. Wish me luck!
March 29, 2013
Dog ears never go away unless they are removed. I'm glad that your PS is going to do the revision. Good luck and post pics
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April 6, 2013
Thank you for sharing your story. When you had your revision was it under local anestesia and if so were u awake and was it painfull can you describe the procedure. Just Very Curious because im having my revision under local anestesia
April 12, 2013
Hi, my revision was done with Local anesthesia. I was asleep through out the surgery. It cost me less to go with local anesthesia than epidural.
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January 26, 2014
Looks great!!
September 16, 2014
Biotin 10,000mcg is what dermatologist put me on with steroid shots to that area. Took two treatments and I'm fine now but still take Biotin.
UPDATED FROM Princessss

Tomorrow it will be 7 weeks since my scar revision...

Princessss
Tomorrow it will be 7 weeks since my scar revision.
I love my scar and I no longer have sagging skin or dog ears.
My belly button is way smaller and the scar is better than before.

I continue to use the silicone strips.

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September 6, 2012
Yay, your scar line does look much better! I hope I have as good of luck as you did on my second go around! So glad you were able to get that done and feel better about your TT :-)
September 6, 2012
Thanks.
I actually started going to the gym again...

I'm positive that your revision will go well too.
September 6, 2012
Hi- I have a few questions about your revision....my problem is a "step off" from above my incision to below my incision. I love the belly I have but just below my incision there wasn't really any fat so it's like a noticible difference that casts a shadow down on my scar. I'd posted my question about the difference in skin thickness above and below my scar and only two doctors responded. One said I'd need fat transfer or revision surgery. My question to you is: when they cut out your scar did they raise the skin flap again? Did you require a drain? Or do you think just the top couple layers of skin were excised around the scar to remove it ? I'm thinking maybe some lipo above my scar might even things out a little but really don't want to be toooo flat (aethestically I don't find that attractive) and I'm also scared of lipo lumps!
September 7, 2012
Hi,
The Dr. only cut around the scar and extended the incision to remove the dog ears.
No drains were needed since, he didn't lift my skin up.
I have not idea how many layers of skin he cut through but, I think it was only the top skin.
February 22, 2013
Hi, In my revision the Dr. had to pull more skin down to bring down the scar and to revise the scar and remove more skin from the sides to remove the dog ears. No drains at all.
UPDATED FROM Princessss

On Friday, I had my follow up check-up and my BB...

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On Friday, I had my follow up check-up and my BB stitches were removed. I posted some pics that I took on Monday. Also, I'm able to go back to my daily routine....Yeah, I can't wait to work out again.
I also began my silicone scar treatment even though I don't think I need it, since the scar is pencil thin...

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August 14, 2012
Looking good girl, IT wouldn't hurt to use the silicone, even though your scar looks nice and tight.. it may speed up the recovery!
August 16, 2012
Yes, you're right. Thanks.
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August 19, 2012
Looks really good, I will getting a Tummy Tuck done by Dr. Suarez next year!!! I'm so excited i can't wait!!!
August 20, 2012
Thanks.
Keep me posted on your results.
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August 20, 2012
You are welcome!!! And I will thanks!!