I do boxing with weight training as well as hip hop abs :) I'd like to know if I can continue to do them with a revision or if I'll have to take x days, weeks, or months off. From what I understand its an in office procedure with local. How long to heal? Any necrosis risk? How long before a vacation to the ocean (swimming) should I schedule this? I'm almost 1 year post but I still swell at night is that going to affect me too? Thank you Drs and have a great day! :)
March 30, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck scar revision Thank you for your picture. I would recommend that this procedure being performed under anesthesia in a surgery center to get the best outcome. It can be done under local but I think it requires much more extensive revision to achieve the best outcome. I would recommend that you refrain from your exercise for approximately 3 to 4 weeks I would do this three months before a planned vacation in the summer and you probably will need to take off about 3 to 7 days from work.
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March 30, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck scar revision Thank you for your picture. I would recommend that this procedure being performed under anesthesia in a surgery center to get the best outcome. It can be done under local but I think it requires much more extensive revision to achieve the best outcome. I would recommend that you refrain from your exercise for approximately 3 to 4 weeks I would do this three months before a planned vacation in the summer and you probably will need to take off about 3 to 7 days from work.
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March 10, 2015
Answer: Scar Revision If this is a simple scar revision with no muscle work, then recovery will be rapid and easy. Talk to your plastic surgeon about his/her recommendations for activities after the procedure. If a tissue glue is used to seal the incision then you can probably shower the next day but have to wait 2 weeks to soak the incision in water. Avoid contact sports which could cause a direct impact to the incision for about 6 weeks although non contact sports can be done at a considerably earlier date.The necrosis risk is small especially for non smokers.My preference would be that you wait a month before going to the beach and also that you protect the \scar from UV radiation (sunlight) for a year. Use a sunblock on any part of the scar that is not covered by clothing.Again, talk to your plastic surgeon about their specific recommendations.Best wishes!
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March 10, 2015
Answer: Scar Revision If this is a simple scar revision with no muscle work, then recovery will be rapid and easy. Talk to your plastic surgeon about his/her recommendations for activities after the procedure. If a tissue glue is used to seal the incision then you can probably shower the next day but have to wait 2 weeks to soak the incision in water. Avoid contact sports which could cause a direct impact to the incision for about 6 weeks although non contact sports can be done at a considerably earlier date.The necrosis risk is small especially for non smokers.My preference would be that you wait a month before going to the beach and also that you protect the \scar from UV radiation (sunlight) for a year. Use a sunblock on any part of the scar that is not covered by clothing.Again, talk to your plastic surgeon about their specific recommendations.Best wishes!
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