I am 8 days PO and I had a mini tummy tuck. First off, I'm really concerned with how the skin is puckered above my belly button. My PS said to massage the area and it would loosen up, but I haven't seen any change in doing so. I couldn't find any instance of this happening to anyone else thus far. Will it really go away? Also, my real BB seems way too low now. My PS did say it would "float down", but it seems so low. Is this normal?
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Based on your photos, I would tend to agree with your PS. Because of your anatomy (meaning your belly button is positioned fairly high on your torso and you have limited excess skin above your belly button), you will likley need a lower midline scar. One way to eliminated this...
Every surgeon had a few years in practice when they were board eligible, but not yet certified. if you have a good relationship with the doctor and trust him or her, you should be fine. Hey, at least the doctor is being honest with you, and honesty in a plastic surgeon is a very...
You could try the silicone strips on a small area to see if you react as you did to the surgical tape (you likely will not). If you do, the silicone also comes in a gel form which should not create problem. Silicone containing products are, in my opinion, best for scar reduction.
