I had a tummy tuck in dec.2021 (photo1): no problem with my bb until 6months postop when I noticed it started closing. I got severely irritated when using earplug so I had to stop. Sept.2022 (photo2), the closing was more severe (size of QTip) but the scar was flat, and no inflammation. Jan.2023 (photo 3), inflammatory, hard bump, opening of the size of toothpick. My PS doesn’t know why and he’s scared a revision might cause more ugly scarring & closing may occur again. What are my options?
Answer: Closing and inflammation of belly button Dear Sociable844465,
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Answer: Options for Dealing with Chronic Inflammation in Belly Button After a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding persistent closing and inflammation in your belly button following a tummy tuck. It's an important query; I'm glad to provide some insight.
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Answer: Options for Dealing with Chronic Inflammation in Belly Button After a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding persistent closing and inflammation in your belly button following a tummy tuck. It's an important query; I'm glad to provide some insight.
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May 1, 2023
Answer: Recommend having a revision done followed by proper post-op care with lasers and melarase creams Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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May 1, 2023
Answer: Recommend having a revision done followed by proper post-op care with lasers and melarase creams Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Closing and inflammation of belly button after tummy tuck. What are my options? Hello @Sociable844465, thank you for your question. It is important to take into account several aspects among which is the surgical technique applied, and to evaluate if there is something else at a systemic level. It would be wise to take an ultrasound scan of the abdominal wall to know what is happening. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Closing and inflammation of belly button after tummy tuck. What are my options? Hello @Sociable844465, thank you for your question. It is important to take into account several aspects among which is the surgical technique applied, and to evaluate if there is something else at a systemic level. It would be wise to take an ultrasound scan of the abdominal wall to know what is happening. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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January 30, 2023
Answer: Difficulties with belly button I’m a big fan of keeping the belly button small to get the most natural looking mid abdomen during a tummy tuck. Ideally the remnant of the belly button should pull skin in to create a natural funnel shape of the mid abdomen. to get the shape right requires removing sufficient amounts of subcutaneous fat to allow for a natural contour.
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January 30, 2023
Answer: Difficulties with belly button I’m a big fan of keeping the belly button small to get the most natural looking mid abdomen during a tummy tuck. Ideally the remnant of the belly button should pull skin in to create a natural funnel shape of the mid abdomen. to get the shape right requires removing sufficient amounts of subcutaneous fat to allow for a natural contour.
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