I see doctors say permanent because you want a permanent solution but I have read studies (one by Rosen) about there being no difference. I have also read that permanent can get infected over time. For those that use permanent is it because you have had DR fail with dissolving? And for those that use dissolving is it because you have seen infections? Pic of DR attached
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August 3, 2019
Answer: Diastasis muscle repair during Abdominoplasty
It is not common for daily pain and swelling at five months post op. Compression garments are typically only needed for three to four weeks after surgery. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation.
Did you have muscle repair done with your tummy tuck? If not, that could contribute to less than optimal results. It could be residual swelling, although most patients do not experience regular swelling at five months post op. Review your before/after photos with your surgeon for further...
Safety is always the number one priority in surgery, however having a complicated medical history does not necessarily exclude you from being a candidate for a tummy tuck. Getting medical clearance from your specialists is a good place to begin. You can expect that if you are deemed a...
