i had a tummy tuck about 5 yrs ago and now have developed scar tissue. Do i need to have surgery to remove it. my stomach looks wavy and sometimes the area is sore to the touch.
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Answer: Kenalog injections can break up scar tissue
Massage may help reduce swelling in the abdomen after Tummy tuck/abdominoplasty. The likelihood that it will improve numbness that is associated with nerve nerves being cut as a part of the operation is very small. Be patient, a large proportion of your sensation will return over the next...
I do not know the percentage for fat embolism. however sadly I must disagree with my colleague. there was a well publicized death in Philadelphia of a young girl who died from a fat embolism after lipo of the neck. I quote to my patients a 3-4 % risk of thromboembolic event...
Most surgeons use one to two drains followers no a tummy tuck and try to place them so they are easy to take care of and so they don't leave a scar in a noticeable area. I think the hair bearing pubic area is the best because the hair will cover the scar.