I have 3 children and my youngest is 5. I have very thin skin underneath my c-section scar and when I scratch that area my skin always tears. It'll then ooze with plasma and looks nasty. What are my options?
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Although rare and unfortunate-- wound issues do occur. I would recommend being seen by your surgeon, cultures obtained, possibly some probing to determine if there is any deep problem. Any visible suture- I would remove and then initiate twice daily wound care regimen. When the culture...
The cost of a typical full
abdominoplasty is subject to regional variation in pricing and is based on the extent of the procedure, the operative time, OR fees, and anesthesia charges. Typical cost locally is similar to that found throughout the USA - $8000 to $12,000 or more.
A typical abdominoplasty is a powerful procedure that often removes and reposition tissue of the abdominal wall for better contour and aesthetics. After an abdominoplasty, the skin swells from the trauma of surgery as fluid collects and the tissues become edematous. This can often lead to small...