How can I flatten out my stomach after an exploratory laparotomy? Will scar revision surgery help remove the butt shape? (Photos

November 18, 2017
Asked By:susanglenn5 in Maryland, MD

In September i had to have an emergency surgery to patch up my colon. The surgery in my opinion destroyed my stomach. Due to the vertical incision, the scar is slightly depressed and causes my stomach to look like a butt. My lower abdomen on both sides are very poofy and pouch like that are slightly tender. I was told it was my fat and muscles. I also had a pelvic fracture and noticed that my v cut is way different on both sides. I do wear an abdominal binder and started doing an workouts.

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March 10, 2025

Answer: Scar revison surgery

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Answer: Scar revison surgery

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November 21, 2017

Answer: How can I flatten out my stomach after an exploratory laparotomy? Will scar revision surgery help remove the butt shape?

November 21, 2017

Answer: How can I flatten out my stomach after an exploratory laparotomy? Will scar revision surgery help remove the butt shape?

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