I got a TT 12/15 w/an umbilical hernia repair(due to twins) by a cert PS. I wanted a full but he claimed I was too thin. I am almost 5’ 8” And weigh around 120 lbs. Within 5 1/2 weeks my umbical hernia reappeared so he redid the surgery. The second time I lost my belly button and there’s a bugle around it with stitching scars. Within weeks of that I have another hernia about an inch or so above the belles button area. The bigger problem is I have very loose wrinkly skin above the belly button.
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You're are spitting out a suture and then wound may be getting larger from this or a possible infection. You do need to be seen and have a culture taken.
Compression is helpful after surgery to help manage swelling and to support the healing tissues. I advise my patients to wear the compression for the first three to four weeks after surgery in most cases. You will need to check with your surgeon for your post op instructions. She/He is most...
At your current height and weight further weight loss is not recommended. Candidates for a mini tummy tuck can typically begin light exercise after two weeks and return to normal activities after six weeks. If you are considering having children in your future you may wish to wait until you've...