TT done 23 days ago. I started using Kelo cote a week ago. I'd like to try the silicone strips as I feel they may protect the scar more under the compression garment. Is it ok to start since I still have little scabs/blood bits? The scar has completely healed.
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Shiny skin is usually the result of pressure and tension. Provided you
do not have a fluid collection or an infection with redness and tenderness, it
should get better by itself over time. The feelings of pressure and pulling are common following abdominoplasty
or tummy tuck. Knots can be due to...
The symptoms you are describing could be swelling. Bruising and swelling are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone...
Dear nefendt, Prices vary from region to region and you will also find variation in pricing within a particular city. In the Minneapolis area most plastic surgeons charge between $8,500-12,000 for a full abdominoplasty with or without liposuction. Our practice charges between...