I had a tummy tuck done 5 months ago, eveything was going nice and easy with my recovery until i discovered a pimple like near belly button. Thinking it was going to go away i decided to wait until i see my doc. It has been 6 weeks and i see no difference. Surgeon rubed it with silver nitrate sticks but its not getting any beter. Any ideas or suggestions?? Not only that but my belly button has shrinked noticeably.. now idk what to do.
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August 8, 2017
Answer: What could've happened? 5 months post-op TT.
Thank you for submitting your question. Leg pain after tummy tuck is always a bit concerning. Fortunately,with the advances in medicine, there are very easy ways to rule out vein thrombosis. Please be sure to notify your plastic surgeon of your symptoms. This certainly deserves an...
I have used Exparel in my practice for over a year now, and can tell you it does indeed reduce (but not eliminate) pain after breast or abdominal surgery. I know this by the reduction in calls asking for more pain medication or refills for post-op narcotic.Since I also use oral muscle relaxants...
But if it doesn't smooth with time, will require a revision to flatten it, most likely some form of liposuction. If skin remains lax, then additional skin will have to be removed too which would make the recovery longer. It appears you lost a lot of weight and in patients like that, r...
