i had a tummy tuck about 11 years ago and when I got back to my country 2 weeks after my surgery I slip and fell in the bathtub leaving me with a scar that I hate to see. I also used bleaching cream for my skin and the stretch marks came back. I would love to have another tummy tuck if possible if not skin graft please help. Thanks
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I have not heard of staples to repair a
diastasis of the rectus muscles. Purely conjecture, but if traditional sutures
were not used to securely tighten the muscles (permanent or absorbable), and
then it could be that your muscles were never really tightened. In that case,
it may be useful to...
Thank you for your question about your tummy tuck revision.I am so sorry you are unhappy so soon after your surgery.It appears that you had a modified tummy tuck - muscle repair, short scar, removing minimal skin.If one of your requirements was a short scar, it was achieved, but at a cost of...
Thank you for your question. I would have a meeting with your surgeon, and if no options are offered, then ask for a referral to one who may have other options. You may just heal this way, and another surgeon may not have a different outcome. Genes are very powerful. I hope this helps!
