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Is It Normal for a Tummy Tuck Incision to Be Splitting Open?

I had liposuction and a tummy tuck and the incision is splitting apart and getting more and more red. is this normal? my surgeon said it was but when...

Why is my Tummy Tuck Scar So Red?

So it has been six weeks since my mommy makover. My tummy tucks scar is so red and I was wondering if this will improve? I am most concerned about the...

Red Marks, Bump Above Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

I am 9 weeks post op from tummy tuck. The entire muscle around the belly button is still swollen, hard, and sore. I also have two red marks and the...

1 Week Post Op and Belly Button is Dark Red/black?

I am 8 days post op after full tummy tuck. I've had 2 appointments with the PA this week and both times he has expressed concern about the...

Severe Bruising After Tummy Tuck 6 Days Ago? (photo)

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...

Redness and Tenderness Caused by Tight Garment After Tummy Tuck?

I had a Tummy Tuck on June 11th, and a follow-up on the 19th. My umbilical sutures were removed and everything looked really good so far. However last...

I Am Super Itchy, Not Sure if Infected or Just Rash from All the Scratching. (photo)

I had the prineo tape/glue removed 21 days post op. Since then, i have used mederma and i have been incredibly itchy around incision site. I cant tell...

Red Thick Scar Ring Around Belly Button Nearly 2 Years After TT with Revision. What to Do

I had a mommy makeover with tummy tuck and breast aug nearly 2 years ago. I had a hole in my pelvic incision area that wouldn't go away (with...

I Had a Tummy Tuck 3 Weeks Ago and Part of my Incision Looks Really Red and Its Open at Least a 1/2in Open? (photo)

I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago tomorrow and I'm a little freaked out because part of my incision is open, burning, red and inflamed. I called my...

Do I Have Hematoma 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I am 6 weeks post tummy tuck surgery. Everything has been healing quite well until now. I have redness, tenderness, and a lump around the right side...

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