I'm allergic to a lot metals and I'm wondering how the incisions for a full TT are closed? Even the staples the surgeon used for my small incisions on my stomach from my appendectomy were rejected by my body and left the incisions seeping until my doctor removed them. Most of the normal sutures I've had were tolerated from other past surgeries and injuries, but I'm worried I won't be able to get a TT done if staples or any metal is used to close them so I thought I'd inquire.
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Answer: Material/Suture used to close a Tummy Tuck
Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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Sorry, no. Insurance will not cover an abdominoplasty, even if repair of diastasis recti is involved. Sometimes, part of an abdominoplasty - called a panniculectomy - can be covered if the patient has so much skin that it is hanging on his/her thighs and there are associated rashes. Also, some...
In my practice you would have to be picked up by someone who would stay under the same roof for at least 3 days. Also I would not necessarily advise you to fly that early. I would wait for several weeks following surgery
