Hardness around belly button, is that normal after a Tummy tuck?

Hello,There is no reason in the world to place your scar so high.  Actually, the optimal location of a tummy tuck scar, regardless of the patients anatomy, is very low, between the thigh/abdomen border and low across the pubis, about 2 inches from the labia. Unfortunately the majority of ...

You should follow up with your surgeon as this might need an in person examination. It is difficult to help you without at least pictures or seeing your incision personally. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. I prefer to have my patients wait approximately 6 months following child birth to have a tummy tuck. This allows the body sufficient time to recover. I also recommend that my patients return to their pre-pregnancy weight for the best results. Please consult a ...

If you are repeating what your surgeon did (using peroxide), this is what is "bleaching" the tissues white. Peroxide may help kill bacteria, but it also inhibits healing, unless, of course, there is active infection in the wound. (Then, you need more than peroxide.)Stop the peroxide, wash the...

Most likely, you are correct in thinking that it has something to do with scar tissue. These can be areas where there are sutures which were placed, which may be dissolvable, or permanent. Regardless, scar conform around these areas, and it is near where certain nerve branches can exit the...

I generally recommend a simple abdominal binder after surgery.  We pull drains when they are less than 30 cc per day but if there is more then you may need the compression afterwards.  A binder is basically a wide belt that puts compression.  Discuss this with your plastic surgeon...