I had a full tummy tuck on October 20th. I have been doing fantastic so far. The other day my scar flared up over my hip and I went to ER and was diagnosed with cellulitis. I was placed on IV ABX and feel so much better. My problem is now my pubic area is extremely swollen. It also feels as though maybe my pubic area is bruised right along the bones. It's very tender and I am confused as to why this is happening now. Any advice on how to get this swelling and pain gone is much appreciated.
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November 25, 2014
Answer: Emergence of pubic pain for weeks after abdominoplasty should be reported to your surgeon.
Rarely a problem with wound healing will occur after such surgery and it can then take many weeks to resolve. diligent local wound care, antibiotics, and regular attention from your surgeon are all part of what is needed to overcome the problem; it is not unusual for this process to take many...
Visceral fat, or fat stored within the abdominal cavity is not removed during a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck targets fat and skin that is above the muscles of the abdominal wall. The best way to target visceral fat loss is through diet and exercise. This is why a plastic surgeon requires a patient...
This is probably a variation of normal but new pain is generally associated with new sources of inflammation. It deserves inspection by your own surgeon.
