I have had an umbilical hernia repair also repair of the recti to prevent recurrence a few years ago through a small vertical incision next to my belly button. This was not done as a cosmetic procedure. What will be different in the tummy tuck I am now considering. Why has it come undone and could this happen again after the tummy tuck? I don't want to keep having to get these muscle sewn back together??
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Maan Kattash, MD, FRCS, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Incidence of seroma after a tummy tuck varies from 1-40%. Unfortunately, your occupation may have contributed to this. At this point, you may need to continue with the fluid aspirations by your surgeon and wearing your binder. If you are not self employed, it may help to obtain a letter from...
Post op surgical garments should provide gentle compression and not be excessively tight. The garment should not interfere with your breathing. I strongly recommend you have surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon and ask them about the garments they use.
Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck and the slow healing wound.Your incision now looks excellent. It should heal with good wound care. The surgeon did the right thing by cutting out a non-healing wound. The permanent sutures are out, your skin can heal. It may take another...