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You may not be necessarily sensitive to or allergic to the micropore tape, but the skin may be getting sensitive from the tape coming on and off. The area looks fairly localized and could be irritated from a stitch that has worked itself close to the skin surface. As far as scar treatments, I have seen nice results with Biocorneum which is a silicone based scar cream.Definitely check in with your surgeon, though, to check that area.Take care.
Humm let me see now. What would be a good suggestion for you? Awh yes - see your surgeon to check the allergic response and recommend other alternatives..
At 4 weeks, you are right around the time that the body starts to break down your suture and sometimes you can get little focal areas of sutures that spit which is what it looks like. If you were developing a reaction to the tape, I would think it would be the whole length of the incision. Either way, I would just leave that area open and if you feel a stitch poke out, go to your PS and have them cut it out so the skin can grow together without issue.
Dear Karina,There are a number of products that are used for incisions after survey including:-tape-silicone sheeting-embrace-scar guard-etcYour plastic surgeon will have his/her own preference. For tummy tuck incisions you may want to learn more about embrace. Its a silicone product that pushes the skin edges together.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
Compared to your preop photo, you do have improvement.I believe you are not happy with the degree of improvement you ended up with. You do not state your age, health, co-morbidities and what was discussed with your surgeon preop. These are all contributing factors in the final outcome. You are...
I think that your question demonstrates how online information can be a source of confusion/additional stress for some patients. What you have read is that if a seroma is persistent, then the surrounding scar tissue (bursa) may have to be removed surgically, in order to eliminate the...
The inflammatory phase last approximately 6 weeks. Inflammation is asscociated with swelling. The level of dissection of the skin flap is at the level of the lymphatics (channels that drain tissue fluid into the circulation) and this also contributes to swelling or a heavy feeling....
