35 year old male patient. I had an extended tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo 360 just over 7 months ago. My abs hurt every day from the muscle repair. The only relief I have found is to hunch over to keep tension off my abs. I can’t live like this forever. I want to feel normal again with no pain. I regret doing the muscle repair. Love having the loose skin gone, but this pain is not worth it. Is there anything I can do to alleviate the pain? Can I get the sutures cut loose?
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In general, it is always best to fix a diastasis when doing an umbilical hernia because the hernia will likely recur above where you had the hernia fixed. Many hernia experts also agree that fixing a diastasis, if present, is essential for a good, long term hernia repair.
My background is general surgery with a concentration in hernia repair that then transitioned to cosmetic surgery. I think a robotic repair done in experienced hands would be great. My suggestion is to ask the surgeon how man of these surgeries he does in a 6 month time. It should be at least...
Hi, even though it doesnt really matter, I would recommend you to start with the diastasis recti, as for the recovery you will need to wear a compression garment for few weeks that may be very uncomfortable if your breast surgery wound is recent.
Do not perform the surgery at the same time, as...