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What could have caused a pooch after tummy tuck and what can I do to correct this? (photos)

I had my surgery 11/2021. Had some complications with my incision. It got infected. They had to dig the staples out. When they took the

Are there any resources to teach about the risk of cross contamination after surgery?

I fear I'll get toxoplasmosis or salmonella in future surgery wounds: my hubby regularly cross-contaminates & isn't careful. Showing

How likely are the chances of developing skin necrosis after tummy tuck?

I've had 4 c sections and two tummy tucks. After my last baby I now have muscle separation and would like my c section scar revised so I am

Tummy tuck not healing as much as expected - is this normal after 6 months? (Photo)

I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago. Ive had 3 infections.. my tummy tuck does not look like its healing as much as I would have expected. I

My TT with muscle repair was 3 wks ago. Doc feels fluid but has tried to drain it 3x with no success. Will my body absorb it?

Im worried about the outcome and/or infection. I was not told to wear a tight compression garment. I woke up in a Marena recovery garment

My insurance has approved abdominoplasty , panniculectomy and and mastodopexy - why do surgeons not accept insurance?

My ins. has approved abdominoplasty , panniculectomy and and mastopexy but I cant find a surgeon that takes ins. Ive gone to so many

TT 12 years ago and green sutures have been coming to abdomen surface forcing hole in skin trying to come out (Photo)

I had a TT done and 12 years ago and have always felt internal pulling and itching. Within the last few years, the sutures are coming to

Im 5 weeks post-op Tummy Tuck with muscle repair when can I go camping? (Photos)

Im planning a camping trip when Ill be 8 weeks exactly? is it okay to go camping without worrying about any infection or wound opening?

Is this an infection or a stitch? (Photos)

I am almost 4 weeks post op TT and lipo a few days ago I had what looked like a pimple along the incision line, it has now developed into a