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.
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December 29, 2016
Answer: Feeling Pinches Around Incision at 5 Weeks Post-Op
At three weeks your belly and scars look what would be expected. Swelling will persist for up to 4 months and massage can help it improve. The redness at the belly button is due to tension and will improve. I tell my patients to keep it covered with antibiotic cream. Silicone gel or sheets on ...
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follow-up with a plastic surgeon for evaluation of possible keloid treatment
such as intralesional corticosteroids (Kenalog). Kenalog is the most commonly used as
treatment for keloids. Corticosteroids
soften and flatten the keloid via anti-inflammatory mechanism...
I do not use drains any more with this procedure and have switched from pain pumps to Exparel which is a long acting injectable pain medicine like Lidocaine or Marcaine but lasts for three days. This is injected all along the muscle and skin to provide pain relief. This is termed the Pain-less,...