I had my tummy tuck with muscle repair 6 days ago. I expected to feel tightness after surgery after all my research. I've yet to have that feeling. I can stand straight. I walk hunched over because that is what I was advised to do for 2 weeks. My muscles were over 5 inches apart. Could he have not tightened them enough?
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Answer: Not feeling tight after surgery...a blessing
It is not ideal, but in the properly selected patient it works. If you have difficulty loosing any more weight, see a plastic surgeon for an evaluation, discuss the risks and benefits, and determine if it is a good option for you.
Wounds occasionally open following a tummy tuck. They will heal with local wound care. However, I have never heard of the combination of bactroban and silvadine. Every surgeon has his own way to treat open wounds, and although I would treat it differently, presumably, your surgeon has had go...
Having pain or significant discomfort 6 weeks after surgery is not uncommon at all. There are a few reasons that this occurs which have nothing to do with internal bleeding. In fact, it would be rare for such bleeding to occur at this point in time.Nevertheless, you should contact your plastic ...