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How to Treat Spitting Sutures And/or Suture Granuloma when You Cant Get Back to the Surgeon? (photo)

I am 6 weeks post op Full TT, flank lipo, BA/BL and very happy with results - unfortunately traveling M to F for work. How can I care for spitting...

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Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck, Do I Have Necrosis?

I had a FDL TT 16 days ago and I am concerned I have necrosis. First let me say, I am not a smoker, never have been, nor am I around smokers. At the T...

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Removing Permanently Damaged Nerves After Tummy Tuck?

I had a Tummy Tuck 19 months ago, and now have permanent nerve damage. An answer from one of the doctors to another post said that it could have been...

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Abscess After Tummy Tuck. How is This Treated?

I am six weeks post op and my belly button is seeping dark, smelly fluid. I have a 2 inch opening at the scar that is taking a long time to heal even...

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How Do You Know if Leg Pain is Nerves or DVT After Tummy Tuck?

28yr Male, 175 lbs. Just had Full TT with no muscle tightening 1 week ago. I was up and walking normal 4 days post-op. But on the 6th day I was...

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What is Best to Massage into Suture Line After Adominoplasty

What is Best to Massage into Suture Line After Adominoplasty

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Would This Scar Heal over Time from A TT?

I had a tummy tuck about 7 weeks ago. Right after surgery I noticed a purple line from my belly button to the TT incesion. I was told it was dead skin...

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17 Months Ago Had Abdomonoplasty and Still Have Swelling at End of Day Below B B

It usually swells approx one to one and 1/2 inches during the day. if this is caused from fluid is there a remedy?

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