I'm developing somewhat dark coloring around my incision...almost like bruising. is the DK Color Around Incision Worrisome? I am exactly 4 Weeks postop. Please tell me the early signs of necrosis and when I'm in "the clear."
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June 18, 2013
Answer: Blistering an early sign of tissue ischemia
Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical
procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the
nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary
neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually
resolves over the...
I usually ask my patients to refrain from exercise for at least 6-8 weeks following surgeries. Tummy Tuck usually requires this as a minimum even for those who have been active in sports, athletics or exercise prior to the surgery. Most patients find solice in the fact that the...
I'm not exactly sure what this athletic creams supposed to do. I doubt that it doesn't harm. Nevertheless, as a courtesy to your plastic surgeon you should check with him or her before use.
