I have had two c-sections and am about to have a tummy tuck to fix the various issues caused by pregnancy. My Obgyn's NP for my second pregnancy, recommended arnica post-op for my second c- section and by day 6 post-op I was pretty much back to normal and off all traditional pain medication. The recovery seemed much easier and faster compared to my first c-section. As a PS, have you ever recommended arnica to your TT patients and have you received positive feedback?
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Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Scar revisions are often performed 6-12 months after surgery. I hope this answers your question. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.
Options for this problem depend on overall abdominal skin laxity and patient preference.
Removal/revision of the scar with downward traction on the skin below the belly button will smooth out the lower abdomen, but the scar will need to be longer than the existing C-section scar. If there is a ...
Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Every plastic surgeon has his/her own postoperative protocol and recommendations for postoperative care. So answers here will vary. It is important that...
