Incision Itching at 6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck. What Can I Do?

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...

Laser treatments claim to offer non-surgical skin tightening however the effect is very minimal.  It would be helpful to see pictures of your tummy, but I suspect a tummy tuck would be the best way to proceed.  It tightens the skin, muscle and removes the unwanted skin and fat....

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...