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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Thank you for your question regarding whether tummy tuck stitches can open up years after the procedure. It’s not common, but in rare cases, internal stitches—especially those used for muscle repair (rectus diastasis repair)—can loosen or fail over time, particularly if there's added strai...
Hello, SoreTummy. Thank you for your question regarding persistent soreness after your tummy tuck.
It’s not uncommon to experience localized soreness and discomfort several months after abdominoplasty, especially in areas where permanent sutures were used for muscle repair. Your concern about t...
Hello, dianas new beginning. Thank you for your question regarding the use of compression garments after surgery.
It’s generally safe to remove your compression garment for a short period, such as the time it takes to wash and dry it. Compression garments are crucial for helping reduce s...