I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago. I have small dog ears. If they get corrected, will I be able to go back to work right away, pick my 2 yr old up, and excercise? Also, I had a hematoma (Dr. says I was kicking right after surgery) when I had the tummy tuck and I am worried that I might get another one if I correct the dog ears. What are the risks? Thank you!
Answer: Recovery time Thank you for your question. The recovery time is from 7 to 10 weeks.I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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Answer: Recovery time Thank you for your question. The recovery time is from 7 to 10 weeks.I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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September 20, 2014
Answer: What is the Recovery Time for Correction of Dog Ears? With very careful planning and execution, “dog ear" occurrence can be minimized. Occasionally (despite best efforts), after tummy tuck surgery surgery, patients will have excess skin or adipose tissue at the very end of their incision lines. These may be referred to as “dog ears”. "Dog ears" refer to a bunching up of tissue at the end of a incision line/scar. Generally they occur because a surgeon, in his/her attempt to keep the scar as short as possible, has a discrepancy between the lengths of the upper and lower tummy tuck incision lines. They can be avoided by extending the incisions and removing additional skin and subcutaneous tissue. Most patients will much prefer a longer incision line than the bunching up of tissue and contour elevation, which is visible and palpable with and without clothing. Often, excision of the dog ear, if it's still a concern roughly one year postoperatively can be corrected easily under local anesthesia. The procedure is relatively minor, and associate with minimal discomfort/recovery time. I hope this helps.
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September 20, 2014
Answer: What is the Recovery Time for Correction of Dog Ears? With very careful planning and execution, “dog ear" occurrence can be minimized. Occasionally (despite best efforts), after tummy tuck surgery surgery, patients will have excess skin or adipose tissue at the very end of their incision lines. These may be referred to as “dog ears”. "Dog ears" refer to a bunching up of tissue at the end of a incision line/scar. Generally they occur because a surgeon, in his/her attempt to keep the scar as short as possible, has a discrepancy between the lengths of the upper and lower tummy tuck incision lines. They can be avoided by extending the incisions and removing additional skin and subcutaneous tissue. Most patients will much prefer a longer incision line than the bunching up of tissue and contour elevation, which is visible and palpable with and without clothing. Often, excision of the dog ear, if it's still a concern roughly one year postoperatively can be corrected easily under local anesthesia. The procedure is relatively minor, and associate with minimal discomfort/recovery time. I hope this helps.
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May 20, 2012
Answer: Dog Ear Correction Recovery
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May 20, 2012
Answer: Dog Ear Correction Recovery
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March 14, 2010
Answer: Dog Ear Excision Dog ear excision is simple and does not require much of a recovery time. The recovery time is short and there is no restrictions as far as moving and lifting.
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March 14, 2010
Answer: Dog Ear Excision Dog ear excision is simple and does not require much of a recovery time. The recovery time is short and there is no restrictions as far as moving and lifting.
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March 12, 2010
Answer: Dog ear revision A small dog ear correction surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia and typically there are minimal post-operative activity limitations or restrictions. As long as you do not have a coagulopaty, your risk of a hematoma should remain low.
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March 12, 2010
Answer: Dog ear revision A small dog ear correction surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia and typically there are minimal post-operative activity limitations or restrictions. As long as you do not have a coagulopaty, your risk of a hematoma should remain low.
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