I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago. Part of it was botched and I had 3 surgeries to correct it 2 years ago. All of a sudden, it appears as if linea negra has come back! This line popped up about 2 or 3 months ago out of the blue. I have no idea how or why. No major changes in lifestyle. Any ideas what it could be and how to remove it? Thank you!
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Mini plastic surgeons what do you liposuction as part of a tummy tuck or as a separate procedure. It's simply one more tool in the toolbox we used to shape the abdomen. This is something you should talk to your provider about. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
You should have an ultrasound or repeated drainages to be sure this is a seton. If so, going back to surgery is the right course. The bursa needs to be removed , new drains put in and an binder. You should be fine after that. The good news is that the abdomen usually...
And my experience with massive weight loss patients is that they want skin gone... and don't want jiggly skin post-op. I always recommend the FDL for those patients BUT clearly show them what the scars look like and that 2 piece swimsuits will unlikely be in their future. Well educated p...
