I had an extended tummy tuck with out muscle repair in May 2015 I got pregnant soon after and only gained 20 pounds I have 8 pounds to lose to get to pre pregnancy weight I'm 10 days post partum my question is is this ridge swelling as I was completely flat before and I have a hard lump under my c section scar I'm unsure if this is my uterus or swelling etc do you think il need scar revison surgery
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Swelling
after a tummy tuck is normal. Some patients have prolonged swelling.
I have seen it for 18 months, then just suddenly resolve. What is
clear, however, is that if you listen to your body, the swelling will resolve
faster. If there are activities that cause swelling, you must hold off...
I do not use garments after tummy tuck for at least a month and then if they leave indentations the are forbidden, for the exact reason you are asking. You know the right answer!
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specialize in this procedure? What are their credentials? How long have they
been in practice? What percentage of their practice is cosmetic surgery? How
many of these surgeries have they performed? Do they...