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Dear MrsKelly18,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Thank you for your question. I would recommend that you follow up with your original surgeon for a proper assessment to discuss your current issue.
From the photo it looks to be more skin gathering than a hole and is probably the excess skin at the end of the scar - a dog ear as we tend to call it. Best to be examined by your PS if you have any concerns.
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...
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. I recommend my patients to wait at least 6 weeks before resuming their workout rutine (cardio, lift, etc.), but every case is different, so I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon. Hope this is helpful. G...
Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend that they wear the surgical garment that we provide, under their clothes for the first three weeks after surgery, 24/7, then an additional three weeks at night only. After the first six weeks post...
