I had a tummy tuck with umbilical and diastisis repair 4 years ago and now I have an indent with a slight separation in between my belly button and pubic bone.. is this normal?
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This looks like striae which is discolorated. Consultation with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist with good experience in laser scar treatment is recommended. Good luck.
Mini plastic surgeons what do you liposuction as part of a tummy tuck or as a separate procedure. It's simply one more tool in the toolbox we used to shape the abdomen. This is something you should talk to your provider about. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
You should have an ultrasound or repeated drainages to be sure this is a seton. If so, going back to surgery is the right course. The bursa needs to be removed , new drains put in and an binder. You should be fine after that. The good news is that the abdomen usually...