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Does anyone have any recommendations of surgeons in the Boston area who specialize in tummy tuck revisions?

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Boston29Dec 6, 2015
I am 2 1/2 years post op Mommy Makeover breast augmentation and tummy tuck I have no problems with my breast but since my surgery I have not had any relief for my swelling from my tt I have an abdominal bulge in my lower belly on the right and left side between my vertical incision would love to see if anyone can suggest a doctor in the Boston area who specializes in tummy tuck revision

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Hi. Thank you for your question. It appears that the excess skin is removed. In my opinion, there are many contibuting factors that can end up this way.  I suggest you discuss your concerns with your #plasticsurgeon. It appears that there may be some #intraabdominal fat that cannot be...

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

Generally, if the drain is collecting fluid, it is not clogged. However, this is the kind of thing that would need to be assessed in person. In terms of the compression garment, I would typically have my patients wear one, but your surgeon knows your case best. Ask him or her why you aren't? I...

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Chad K. Wheeler, MD

There are many causes of hypertrophic scars.  During a tummy tuck the tension of the closure will predispose some one for worse scars.  By redoing the scar even with the same suture and the same technique the outcome will likely be much better just because the skin has already stretched out

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Dhaval M. Patel, MD

Thank you for your question. It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. Depending on the extent of your abdominoplasty and your general physical condition. Any sexual activity should be avoided for a minimum of two weeks.Dhaval M....

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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,...

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Ozge Ergun, MD

Thanks for the question. In my opinion the best for you will be to lower the old scar about 3 cm but this will not mean it will be hidden under the bathing suit. I wish you all the best.

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