I had a full tummy tuck which was very successful. My scar is healing well, and my doctor has given me surgical tape to put on the wound which has come together nicely. I find it annoying to use though, and hard to take off, both before or after a shower. I'm wondering can I use ScarAway strips at this stage instead? Or is there some reason that the surgical tape should be used for a longer period before I use the ScarAway? And can I use it on the belly button? Thanks.
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Answer: Mechanical Support Is the Most Important Modality
Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Because it is difficult to tear fascia most likely your discomfort is the result of a muscle pull or strain. This can be improved with conservative treatments such as rest and antiinflammatories. If it does not improve over a week's time then I ...
If you did not experience severe, tearing pain, then you are probably OK. But it is best to be checked out by your surgeon. In the meantime continue/resume wearing your binder/support garment to help with pain and provide support. Best of luck.
If you have seriously tried various diet and weight loss programs without much success, you can perhaps consider bariatric weight loss surgery, and then have body contouring procedures once your weight loss stabilizes. However, even if you don't choose that route, it is possible to have a ...
