I had a tummy tuck in early January. I didn’t have much extra skin but my doctor was insistent that he wanted to remove some to get some small stretch marks off. My skin feels like it is going to rip open and I think he removed too much. I still have one spot that won’t heal and my scar is so wide and stretched. I also have a very hard marble sized lump under my skin and the skin above it is starting to turn pink. And my stomach is not even close to flat. My dr says he did nothing wrong.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: I didn’t have much extra skin but my doctor was insistent that he wanted to remove some to get some small stretch marks off.
My answer would be a simple “no”. Despite the cute nickname tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a big deal & huge metabolic hit to your body. Recovery & healing require a positive nitrogen balance so more than adequate nutrition is needed. Fast some other time & help your body recover/heal appropriately!
Dear 777561,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. Based on your photos, it looks like you have small areas of necrosis and your plastic surgeon should remove it. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon...
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