I was told before my surgery that nerve damage was a risk and that some may be permanent so I was fully aware. However, does the "permanent" include the stabbing pains and tingling as well? Is this something I will have to learn to live with? How do I know what's normal versus what may be a problem?
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I'm sorry to hear that you are having these issues. Your best resource is your plastic surgeon. He/She is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. If muscle repair was performed as part of your tummy tuck the issue may be visceral fat.
Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...
A tummy tuck is considered elective cosmetic surgery and is therefore not covered under insurance. If you are interested in learning more about the procedure and its benefits we welcome you to visit us in our Houston office for a consultation.
