I have a deep burn from wearing a compression garment, right now I'm not wearing anything I'm just keeping it clean and letting it air out. Is that the best thing to do?
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May 23, 2017
Answer: I have a deep burn from wearing a compression garment
Hello! A plastic surgeon should be able to help you. I would suggest that you get an imaging study prior to meeting with the surgeon - your gyn or primary care provider should order it. You want to rule out a hernia or old scar tissue that might be present - to identify why the contour...
Thank you for your question and photo. Sorry to hear about your healing problems. I agree with your surgeon, looks like an are of slow healing due to a suture abscess. Generally these will heal on their own with local wound care. It may take several weeks for it to heal, so be patient and ...
Congratulations on your tummy tuck. You are correct that not walking and being up and active and staying in bed after a tummy tuck can certainly cause ankle swelling. The more that you can be up and walking though less likely he will have swelling. If you are wearing a compression gar...