I had TT in 2008 and no problems. I had a pregnancy in 2019 and it held up well. Lately I have been getting belly button infections which I have treated with anti fungal powder and it has gone away and come back. At the moment I feel like I have a deep itch in my belly button. There is no pus or crusting just this itch feeling deep inside it. I got anti fungal cream from my doctor but I don’t think it’s working. Could itbe a late complication of the TT? Or should I keep going with the cream even though I have to put in the belly button “hole” - I have to do it that way as my TT belly button is just a hole of that makes sense
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Good news! Tummy tuck will not affect or worsen abdominal adhesions. A diastasis recti repair simply closes the gap between your vertical ab muscles, known as the rectus abdominis. This repair is done carefully to include the outer layer of the fascia, which you can picture as a ‘casing’ aro...
A small seroma may heal on its own but it should be followed by your surgeon. They will often resolve once aspirated. It is typically recommended to wear compression after aspiration to help the area to heal closed. If left untreated it could potentially lead to infection.
Nice job on the weight loss! An in person assessment can determine the amount of subcutaneous fat that can be removed, and whether its removal will achieve your goals. If it will, a full tummy tuck that possibly extends around the sides and maybe to the back (circumferential tummy tuck) may be...