2 months post-op and there is a hole at the end of my tummy tuck incision! (Photos)

If you have a true hernia above your belly button you will likely want to have it fixed. Hernia, especially small hernias, can be a source of trouble with incarceration and even strangulation of bowel - a true surgical emergency. As for the seroma, after this long it may very well be a...

Congratulations on your surgery! This question is best answered by your surgeon who is most familiar with your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. I advise my patients that they can return to strenuous activities after six weeks. Please note that you are still healing...

Typically right after surgery patients wear loose fitting clothing due to swelling and to accommodate compression garments. This also keep pressure off new incisions and tissues that may have changes in sensation. I would recommend avoiding restrictive or uncomfortable garments, but I'm unsure...

The submitted photo appears to be a hypertrophic scar. You can consider lasers, microneedling, and over the counter scar treatments to improve the appearance. You will want to wait a year from surgery for the scar to mature, but if after that time you are still concerned you can consider scar...

This question is best answered by your surgeon as opinions may vary. Generally you will want to stop all forms of tobacco including vaping, cigarettes, gum, patches, Zyn, etc. several weeks both before and after your surgery. Nicotine in any form acts to constrict blood vessels. This can lead...

If there is diastasis or a hernia that developed, you can have it repaired.  You may benefit from having a plastic surgeon and general surgeon work together in light of your ileosotomy and previous surgery.  Timing is important to discuss; since you just had surgery I would avoid going...