Had keyhole surgery 4 months ago for umbilical hernia surgery. The scar is red, raised, itchy and sore ( sometimes sharp pain above my scar) is this normal?
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Thank you for your pictures and questions. Without a physical exam it can be hard to evaluate this accurately. If you feel like your surgeon is not evaluating your concerns and responding in an appropriate manner, then maybe it is time for a second opinion?Best of luck!
Where its purple and presumably cold to touch. Expect the area to progress slowly to a point where it stabilizes and demarcates. Your surgeon will have to debride the dead tissue and initiate wound care, usually with saline moistened gauze, washing out the wound in the shower, and continue w...
Liposuction or tummy tuck can make your body slimmer, but will not affect the appearance of your face. The fat of your face will not "know" that you had liposuction or a tummy tuck so it will not change. It will continue to behave as if you did not have any surgery. Hope this helps!Johnson C...