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Suture granuloma at muscle repair. Will this compromise the muscle repair?

Hi. Im 2 years post op tummy tuck with muscle repair. About 6 months after I developed a hard nodule under my skin. I saw a general surgeon

5 months post TT - 2 hospitalizations, painful hard swelling all down midline (Photo)

I had a TT in Jan -Since then I have had 3 hematomas, 2 inpatient hospital stay (13 days between Feb/May), 3 JP drains for almost 2.5 mo

TT- duramesh. Can you tell me the pros and cons of this suture material? Mesh in general makes me nervous for DR repair.

umbilical hernia, 3 cm on the outside I'm told. Size of a grape. about 3.5 DR separation. Surgeon wants to use permanent duramesh sutures.

Possibility of tearing internal sutures years after tummy tuck?

I am about 2.5 years post-op from tummy tuck (including muscle repair). Recently, I've noticed my stomach feels more open, I'm having

Can the permanent sutures break 10 years after the abdominalplasty?

I had an abdominalplasty, radical hysterectomy and they built up my pelvic floor all at the same time. I was 112 lbs, 5'3. Originally it

I've been researching different types of sutures & I'm hesitant, can you address these concerns?

Ive been doing research about the different types of sutures for a tummy tuck. This is a major surgery and Im a bit hesitant. I have a

Sutures folding over themselves. Is this normal?

Im 18 months post-op: hernia repair, tummy tuck and full muscle repair. I have healed wonderfully and am back to my weight-lifting routine.

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

Very slim & very active - permanent vs dissolvable sutures, mesh/no mesh?

I am very slim and used to be very active (dancing, boxing, kite surfing, yoga, Hiit training). I have 4cm separation . Will it make a

Accidental sit up after tummy tuck -- could I have torn my sutures?

I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck and in bed I usually turn to the side to get up. Today I almost fell all the way back and by natural reaction