I have a hole on my tummy tuck line that won't close. It will scab over but then the scab falls off and I'm back to square one again. I've also tried covering it with ointment and a bandage but it doesn't seem to get better. What should I do?
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Congratulations, best wishes for a safe and healthy pregnancy. Mesh is not commonly used for a straightforward abdominoplasty, however, is sometimes used if you had a hernia that was being repaired at the same time. Getting the operative records or the name of the surgeon is often helpful in...
Hello, and thank you for your question. Generally, Himalayan Salt rooms can be safe to use before surgery. I’ve never had a patient who has asked about Salt Room Therapy. They are not very common in south Florida. However, be sure to discuss this with your surgeon for his or her opinion. Best...
Your experience is not surprising, and in fact, quite common, especially with your dedication to physical activity. Surgery interrupts lymphatics, which are the channels that drain tissue fluid. The injury of these channels contributes to swelling. As they heal, and as inflammation from su...