I'm 12 weeks post op from a full tt. I'm petite (5'5, 120 lbs) but had severe abdominal separation and loose skin from a large baby. I love the fact that my muscles are back together and the extra skin is gone, but the height of my scar is upsetting and it's not even on both sides. Can it fade to the point where it isn't noticeable? I really don't want to have additional surgeries to try and lower it. My PS marked me much lower than the final result.
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With a diagnosis of Lupus you would require medical clearance by doctor that manages your lupus prior to proceeding with any type of major surgery. You should clarify first if you have Lupus and get that cleared up before proceeding with surgery.
Thank you for your questions and photos. In my opinion you have two good choices to better contour your abdomen. The first option is a mini-tummy tuck where only the lower abdominal skin below the belly button is removed. A mini tummy tuck does not address the skin of the upper abdomen above ...
This may be organic in nature, but allergic reaction from adhesives may be the cause. Contact your plastic surgeon as he is aware of the precautions he took to minimize your skin allergy flareups.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
