I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 20 years old. I had to have major abdominal surgery 13 years ago to remove 12cm tumor. Since then I've had 2 kids and my last baby was two years. Since then I've had constant pain on the sides of stomach and lower back. When I lean back I get these bulges on both sides of my stomach. What could be causing it and if there is any type of plastic surgery that could fix it. I would love a nice flat tummy. I haven't had one since I was 20 years old : ( Thanks
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Thank you for your question and photo. Sorry to hear about your healing problems. I agree with your surgeon, looks like an are of slow healing due to a suture abscess. Generally these will heal on their own with local wound care. It may take several weeks for it to heal, so be patient and ...
Congratulations on your tummy tuck. You are correct that not walking and being up and active and staying in bed after a tummy tuck can certainly cause ankle swelling. The more that you can be up and walking though less likely he will have swelling. If you are wearing a compression gar...
Persistent seromas usually need to have the capsule (shell) excised and a drain placed +/- a sclerosant. It is rare to have another recurrence once the cavity is removed.