I had a tummy tuck about 15 years ago & now I am getting a burning and pulling pain in my abdominal area down there when I go to get up or when I go to lift something up. Has my tummy tuck come undone? Where should I go? What kind of Dr? Will my insurance pay for a repair of a torn tummy tuck? Help please!
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September 28, 2017
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During the TT procedure numerous cutaneous nerve are cut to create the abdominal wall flap. This leaves a considerable area (usually below the belly button) numb. Most often a great deal of the sensory returns but this takes eight to twelve months. Areas of hypersensitivity are...
Good QuestionSometimes it is possible to form a blister in response to the surgical adhesive tape. This is rare, and doesn't threaten the final result. The skin will open up, and drain a little bit of fluid. Likely, the superficial skin will come off with the tape. The deep layer of skin will...
I do not have your complete history but coughing up blood after a TT is a medical emergency. It may indicate you have a pulmonary embolism which is very dangerous. Other potential problems are pneumonia, pneumothorax, fat emboli syndrome.All of these should be evaluated immediately....
