Can necrosis after a tummy tuck occur because to much skin was removed above the belly button pulling skin too tight? (Photos)

July 8, 2018
Asked By:catdance in San Antonio, TX

During my tummy tuck I feel too much skin was, removed, too aggressive lipo in the abdominal area was done. Necrosis has occurred above my pubic line. When I removed the tape that was, on the incision line right above the pubic line my skin just came off with it. Now I'm having fluid leaking out my belly button when my doctor just checked me for fluid a day and a half ago and said I had none.

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July 9, 2018

Answer: Necrosis after TT

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Answer: Necrosis after TT

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July 8, 2018

Answer: Can necrosis after a tummy tuck occur because to much skin was removed above the belly button pulling skin too tight?

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July 8, 2018

Answer: Can necrosis after a tummy tuck occur because to much skin was removed above the belly button pulling skin too tight?

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July 8, 2018

Answer: It can be difficult to determine why skin necrosis occured

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July 8, 2018

Answer: It can be difficult to determine why skin necrosis occured

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