I have noticeable slight swelling in incision & mons pubis area. I have intense itchy outbreaks that require anti itch medication. I don't know if this is normal healing or not. My surgeon recently assured me that this should resolve in 12-18 months. He insists that compression garments will help which I've worn consistently since ny procedues. Also, do I have "dog ears?" Thank you for your answers
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November 22, 2015
Answer: Mons pubis itching 7 months after abdominoplasty
Hello, it is possible to have a normal pregnancy after a tummy tuck. The changes that occur during pregnancy could affect the shape of the abdomen, but surgery in the future is a possibility.
Hello, a tummy tuck will not cause fat to be deposited on the arms and upper body, but if you gained weight this would be the likely cause. If you are having difficulty losing weight perhaps you could seek help from a nutritionist, personal trainer or other person who can help you shed the...
You have what is called meralgia. It is caused by the irritation, inflammation or entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve which runs just inside of your hip bone and supplies sensation to the areas you are having pain in. It often disappears on its own. In your case it hasn't. In the...
