I had a hysterectomy done 10 yrs ago, due to this surgery I have an ugly keloid in my belly button , I don't like it :( I used to have a nice belly button . Am thinking to have a TT but I'm afraid I'll get a keloid in there again. I had Breast lift 2 yrs ago and my scars are ok ( normal ) do you think it's posible that I might get a keloid in my belly button after Tt? Thank you :)
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September 2, 2014
Answer: I have an ugly keloid in my belly button after getting a hysterectomy. Might I get another in my belly button after TT?
Typically after a tummy tuck you will have pain that lasts about 5 days - when you use your stomach muscles, e.g.when sitting up.At rest, you don't hurt.Most women feel the few days of pain is a good trade for the result.Today, combining post-operative ibuprofen and ice packs with small doses of...
Tummy tucks do hurt - and at 3 weeks you are not healed. You may do better with a compression garment and a binder to give you extra support. If you feel fluid shifting, you may have a seroma. See your plastic surgeon for a check.
Seromas can be treated in different ways. One common course of treatment is the one you are undergoing. This involves aspirating the seroma whenever there is a discernible collection. If a few aspirations occur and it is still coming back your surgeon may consider placing a drain to keep the...
