Will oblique repair be beneficial for someone who has had rectus muscle diastasis repaired, but still has a protruberant abdomen? I would really appreciate some expert knowledge as I seem to be hitting a brick wall. A second surgeon has confirmed that the repair of my rectus muscle is intact and very tight, but says that it is likely that my obliques have also been a large part of my problem. Does anyone know of a surgeon that could help me?
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The more time that passes from your surgery the less likely a chance of the suture line disrupting. This is because initially the strong row of sutures is preventing relapse and as time goes on, your own scar tissue takes over to keep your abdomen flat. Of course if one has a significant...
This is most likely the knot of one of the permanent sutures that your surgeon used to plicate (tighten) your muscles. it is most likely a permanent suture and you may feel this area forever or it may encapsulate and you won't feel it as much. If it is really sore, then you may be reacting to it...
Thank you for your question! It is OK to remove your garment, and leave it off long enough to wash it. However, it is best to wear something loose and flowy while you have it off, to avoid clothing rubbing against the incisions or causing indentations in the liposuctioned or surgica...