I'm a 24 year old female, 5'7, 190lbs. I have a previous history of Ulcerative colitis and 3 operations (proctocolectomy, ileostomy, j-pouch 13 years ago). I have gained and lost weight through the years. Now, I am stuck with scars, saggy skin, and stretch marks on my stomach. I will also need to have a c-section later on if I get pregnant. I do plan on losing weight now. Would it be safe and manageable to get a tummy tuck with this medical history (including if I had history with a c-section)?
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Answer: Is it safe to get a Tummy Tuck with a previous history of Ulcerative Colitis?
If you took antibiotics as part of the abdominoplasty it is possible that they have changed the flora of the vagina. This could explain amount of odor. Report this to your plastic surgeon.
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instructions will vary from surgeon to surgeon so it is extremely important
that you follow your surgeon's specific instructions carefully. Call your
surgeon’s office for clarification. For
my patients I prefer that they do not travel for the first 4 - 6 weeks. T...