I had a tummy tuck 11 mths ago. It has been a nightmare. I was so disappointed in my results. I ended up in the hospital 3 weeks later with sepsis My belly looked like I was 8 mth pregnant. I went to my hometown emergency room. They called my plastic surgeon that was 2 hours away and the ER Dr. Told him. As soon as we get an ambulance he will be sending me back to him. I ended up at Emory University 3 14 in the morning. My surgeon drained my stomach 850 ccs . I kept my drains in for over 3 mt
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Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...
These questions you need to ask your surgeon. Every surgeon has his/her protocol about revisional surgery. You do need to be healed around 6 months prior to a revision.
Thank you for your question regarding persistent closing and inflammation in your belly button following a tummy tuck. It's an important query; I'm glad to provide some insight.
Essentially, you have three potential options. The first option is to leave the belly button as is and not pursue...
