I am 3 weeks post op and my bellybutton is still not healing well. I am cleaning twice daily with 3% hydrogen peroxide. i see a clear like suture across the opening and wondering if i should clip it as it is hooking to the cottom swab when i try to clean inside the belly button . There is also another peeking out at the top which was under the scabs. should I just give it more time to heal?It was real scabby and the scabs fell off leaving the pink areas your seeing on the photo.
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Thank you for your question. I recommend discussing this with your plastic surgeon. Every surgeon has their own thought process on this. I allow all my patients to use NSAIDs immediately after surgery but some believe it may increase bleeding. Best of luck with your recovery.
Yes, you will be able to live normally after TT. However, you should understand that tummy tuck has a downtime of around 2 weeks and a healing time of 6 months. It means that within the 6 month period of healing, your activities will be limited. It would be best to schedule an appointment with a...
Yes, it can be done with the tummy tuck/abdominoplasty. The abdominoplasty will also consist of tightening the diastasis recti, the laxity of the anterior rectus muscle.
The spigelian hernia is lateral and can be repaired directly externally or with a scope and placement of mesh. Ask your...
