5 weeks PO and feeling a lot of pinches all around my incision, especially on my right side (Photo)

Question

I had 2 sutures coming out about 10 days ago, Dr. removed th and now those little holes are closed. But starting to feel the same pinching sensation again all around my incision, when are we cleared from this to happen? Overall I feel good except for that and everytime I stretch and stand up from the recliner I feel this ripping and burning sensation on my back and less on my belly.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

It may take several
months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and
for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive
surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars
may stay red, become thick or widen. It can take 12-18 months for the scars to
settle.

These can be improved
with topical treatments such as BioCorneum, Scar Guard, Scar Fade and Mederma.
Redness can be improved with laser treatments and the scars can be kept narrow
with products such as Embrace.  On
occasion, keloids or hypertrophic scars can develop and will need treatment
including Kenalog, 5FU and laser.

If you are concerned about the healing of your incision it would be best to visit your surgeon to have the area examined and check for need of healing assistance. Good luck.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (1 month post-po) the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Any questions related to the immediate post-surgery period should be addressed by your surgeon.   Best of luck.

Robert K. Sigal, MD · Answer

Everything sounds like it's going to be fine and Dr. Tavallali looks like he did a beautiful job!Give him my regards. Congratulations!!Rob Sigal, MD

5 weeks PO and feeling a lot of pinches all around my incision, especially on my right side (Photo)

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5 weeks PO and feeling a lot of pinches all around my incision, especially on my right side (Photo)

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