I had a tummy tuck 6 years ago and gained weight during covid, which led me to bariatric surgery a year ago to reverse and stem future weight gain. Whilst I have no regrets, I'm not happy with my belly button scarring as the stitch lines are so visible. Would be interested to know my options on how to achieve a more pleasing result aesthetically, perhaps even reducing the amount it protrudes so there’s less scarring visible outside the fold. Or other revision options for improvement.
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Hello and thank you for your question! Based on the picture you provided, a traditional tummy tuck, or lipoabdominoplasty, would be a good option to help remove the excess, loose skin and contour the abdomen. As always, an in-office consult with a plastic surgeon would be recommended to best...
Thank you for your question and for providing your lab details. Low cholinesterase levels can be concerning in certain medical contexts, particularly when anesthesia is involved, but the fact that both your surgeon and anesthesiologist have approved you for surgery is very reassuring...
Thank you for your question. I can't comment on pain medications administered in India, and in any case the exact pain regimen would likely vary depending on the surgeon. In my own practice I use a combination of a muscle block with a long-acting local anesthetic, plus different medications so...
