I am 9 days post op. tummy tuck went well, dont have to take any pain meds anymore. In the front middle of the incision just above I have a discolor on the skin. I did call the Ps he had me push on the skin to see if it turned white and then back to color,which it did..and the skin was the same temp as everywhere . He advised that area can take longer to heal as it has slow circulation. As long as no infection , no temp it should be fine but will take longer to heal. It did have some blood ooze.
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December 22, 2010
Answer: Dried blood emanating from tummy tuck incision scar
Floating abdominoplasty uses a small incision in the lower abdomen to allow for the tummy to be tightened and shaped. No incision around the belly button is needed. Through the incision, excess skin is removed and muscles can be tightened. The belly button is temporarily detached during the...
A posted photo sure would have helped determine if you are a candidate for external laser or internal laser (Smart Lipo). My recommendation is to try the Thermage with the understanding it is MANY sessions and could be a failure and waste of $'s. As for Smart Lipo or any laser lipo the...
It is still very early after surgery.
I commonly see belly buttons that start out with a triangular shape and get pulled out into a rounder shape due to the tension from pulling the skin.
Give it at least 3 months before making any judgments.
The bubbly swollen appearance will also...
