I had a tummy tuck a year ago and had my dog ear repair surgery 4 days ago. The Dr. used local and just scalpeled the excess out. I'm concerned because the swelling on both of my hips is making them look worse than the dog ears did themselves. Not sure if you can tell in the photos but the scar is actually lumpy as well as swollen. Is this common or should I be concerned? I'm also VERY sore! How long does it take to heal and achieve the final results after dog ear surgery? THANK YOU!
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Answer: Swollen Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck Revision
Hi - I am sorry to hear of your post-operative problems, but do think that it will improve significantly after you get through the first week. From what you describe, you had a significant amount of surgery done, even though your incisions are only on your abdomen, the tummy tuck itself and...
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately insurance companies have their own criteria for what consitutes medical necessity. In some situations it can be quiete arbitrary. Contact your insurance company and ask for the medical and documenation cirteria for rectus diastasis repair to be...
Drainage from an abdominoplasty incision is not unusual and is of no particular significance. Continue to follow your plastic surgeon's advice.