Planning to do a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at the same time, I had a couple of consult...two think that I'm not a candidate for a full tummy tuck the others think that lipo of flanks, muscles repair and a short scar TT will work for me, I'm confused is that possible? To get a flat tummy with just a mini TT? Other Doctor thinks that full tummy tuck with a vertical scar is best. Please help. My surgery is in July.mi also had a C-section.
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Sorry to hear about your healing problems. It's difficult to answer your questions without seeing you in person. In general, if there are deep sutures that are already infected, the will eventually come to the surface and become exposed. The time to heal these areas will depend on the size o...
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) says:
Thanks for the question. It would appear that your belly button has pulled off and is retracting under the skin. This certainly can happen, and at this time I would carefully follow the advice of your Plastic Surgeon. Keep it clean, understand that it will heal up more fully and what is un...
Hi. I give antibiotics before and afterwards. This, however, does not preclude the possibility of an infection. There are other factors to consider such as wound healing. Wound healing and a subsequent infection. Wound healing requires an oxygen rich environment. Patients who smoke, are...