Is sharp pain in the superior portion of the vertical incision normal after three months of having a flue-de-ls? The pain is like a sharp knife was cutting through my abdominal muscles when standing up after sitting. How long is the usual recovery after having a flour-de-lis abdominoplasty?
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Thank you for your question. Your surgeon is correct that the retained stitch that was cut off will likely come out on its own in time. Even if it doesn't, the material is pretty inert and unlikely to cause a healing problem. Best wishes on your recovery!
Hi
HCrossan59,
Swelling
in the pubic area following an abdominoplasty is completely normal, as the mons pubis is elevated during surgery. Your
incision is made in that area also and commonly swelling will accumulate and
dissipate over the coming weeks. In our clinic, we almost always...
Michael A. Giuffrida, MD - Account Suspended says:
It is possible you are collecting fluid or some other issue. Be sure to follow up this week with your board certified plastic surgeon who performed your surgery to evaluate your healing.
