I'm four weeks post op from a full tummy tuck. Over the past few days I've developed an insanely itchy rash (small red bumps) along the outside edge of portions of my incision line. I have not been using any lotions or ointments at all. Is this part of the healing process? What could be going on? I have been using gauze and tape over some areas where some sutures have spit, but the rash isn't only around those areas. It seems odd. Thanks for your answers!
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Thank you for the question. It sounds as though what you are worried about is a normal part of healing. It is not uncommon for the scars to turn darker while healing secondary to inflammation. This is not because of the liposuction, but rather because of the healing that is taking place. This...
Thank you for your question. By your description of symptoms and photo attached it is very unlikely that HIP Plus will pay for any reduction of the abdominal area. It looks and sound like you need a more healthful approach to weight loss that will reduce the fatty inside and outside the body. I...
Diets don't work in the long run! Our food is stripped of nutrition and that is why we have to consume more calories to get the same base nutrients we once did. The key is to feed the body these nutrients in a form with fewer calories. I have employed a natural plant-based system in which I...
