5 weeks post tummy tuck, and having excruciating stabbing, burning pain in my pubic area, on the right side below my incision. The incision looks fine, swelling isn't any worse than it has been, and to look at it, nothing is out of the ordinary. But this pain will come out of nowhere and literally take my breath away. Nurse at my doc's office says it's normal nerve regeneration and function, but OMG it hurts so bad!! Has anyone else had this, and is there anything that makes it better?
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After a tummy tuck, both your incisions and the deeper structures within
your abdomen need proper time to heal. During the first week following your
procedure, engage in gentle activities around the house. Over the next several
weeks, you should be able to gradually increase your activity level...
Thank you for your question. It is certainly possible to get complications from a tummy tuck months and even years after the performance of the operation. It is uncommon, but certainly possible. It sounds like you're describing an infected seroma, which is a pocket of fluid that is essentially...
Thank you for your question. In my practice, I ask my patients to remove all metallic piercings prior to surgery because of the risk of a burn if metal is in contact with your skin while there's an electric current between the cautery and grounding pad, especially if the grounding pad is not o...
