I am 5ft 5 and 130 lbs. I have always been around this size but have loose skin and stretch marks after three children. My doctor has said I have to have a T-scar. Is this really necessary? I am generally in good health and don't smoke. However, I always seem to take a while for wounds to heal....
May 13, 2015
Answer: Abdominoplasty Although a photograph does not give us all the necessary information, it does not appear that you need the vertical scar component.
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May 13, 2015
Answer: Abdominoplasty Although a photograph does not give us all the necessary information, it does not appear that you need the vertical scar component.
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May 13, 2015
Answer: T scar Thanks for your question. Based on your history and photos, I assume that your surgeon is saying that he may not be able to get al the tissue below the belly button excised. When this occurs, there is a small vertical incision extending up from the transverse incision at the midline. Many times this can be removed in a secondary operation several months later, once the tissue softens. The need to have a vertical incision can many times only be made during surgery, once the tissue has been elevated and the surgeon can determine how much tension will be on the tissue and closure. If there is a question based exam, I will discuss this with my patient before surgery so that they are informed of the possibility. Discuss this with your surgeon. Best Regards.
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May 13, 2015
Answer: T scar Thanks for your question. Based on your history and photos, I assume that your surgeon is saying that he may not be able to get al the tissue below the belly button excised. When this occurs, there is a small vertical incision extending up from the transverse incision at the midline. Many times this can be removed in a secondary operation several months later, once the tissue softens. The need to have a vertical incision can many times only be made during surgery, once the tissue has been elevated and the surgeon can determine how much tension will be on the tissue and closure. If there is a question based exam, I will discuss this with my patient before surgery so that they are informed of the possibility. Discuss this with your surgeon. Best Regards.
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