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Its normal to have some minor incision itching after any kind of surgery, but I would have your surgeon evaluate the incision to make sure you are not developing an allergic reaction to a dressing or tape.
Maximal scar is at 6 weeks. This is the time when the tissues are red, swollen, and pruritic. A cortisone cream of prescription strength is indicated.
It is very likely that the itching you are experiencing is a normal part of healing/nerve regeneration. Nevertheless, it would be best for you to be seen by your plastic surgeon to rule out an issue such as allergy which may cause “itching like crazy”. Anti-histamine medications may be helpful in treating the itching. Otherwise you may have to hang in there as a healing process continues. Best wishes.
It is pretty common to have some of the permanent sutures work their way to the surface and cause a little stitch abcess....I usually take them on one at a time as they surface and really have not had to re-do the whole area....That may be a bit traumatic but if you have had continued problems,...
I am sorry you have such an unfortunate abdominoplasty scar. It would appear that your plastic surgeon attempted to keep the scar short, and therefore got some significant rippling. When these heal, they will separate. If the pleating goes away, you unfortunately will end up...
In general if you need more than a minimal amount of tightening then you should consider a TT. i have done a lot of Smartlipo with good results. however if you have more than minimal laxity, ideally you should have a TT. of course, if you don't want the incisions or you are planning on...
It is rare that after 65 days you get a seroma after heavy lifting. The seroma was probably there and you might have irritated something that was already making it bigger and most cases after this time it is 50/50 whether it heals by drainage. You may have to have the seroma and its...
Without knowing the location of your incision or all the details of your procedure, my initial response would be to state that the pap smear would likely not cause any problems with healing. However, it is really only your plastic surgeon that can provide the most honorable answer as to the...
Thank you for your question. I recommend that you listen to your orthopedic surgeon, PCP, and Plastic Surgeon. Tummy tuck is an elective procedure. If you do not feel that you have sufficiently regained your strength as the day of surgery nears, discuss with your...
