I'm ten weeks post op hysterectomy and full tummy tuck... I'm concerned about my scar just move the mons pubic area. It's bulging above me below and very tight. There is a Hard lump in the centre an the scar feels "tethered down".. At my Last check up the nurse said the scar tissues may be stuck on the abdominal wall but my surgeon won't comment about it until my next check up in 1 months time. My belly button is also very hard and scared she suggested I may need cortisone shots? Should I worry?
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At 5 months postoperatively,
you should be safe to resume abdominal workouts provided that everything has
healed normally. As your doctor advised, it is important to resume these
exercises gradually and listen to your body. While tummy tucks do help tighten
the muscle, abdominal workout will...
A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that is not covered by Medicaid. It is considered elective, non emergency, non life saving surgery, thus not covered by any insurance whatsoever.
Thank you for posting your question. Some patients undergoing a tummy tuck present with excess skin and fatty tissue of the pubic area (just below where a TT incision runs). These patients will benefit from concomittent contouring and lifting of the pubic area to achieve a smooth transition of ...
