Hello I need some help, i am now 1year and 8 months post Tummy tuck, my PS did a scar revision on mytummy as it looked like I had keloid but after revision my belly button looks worse I had had 4 cortisone injections for 4 months and no good results. He’s suggesting doing another scar revision and radio frequency which I don’t want to do. I would like another opinion please have a look at the pictures and tell me what you think. Many thanks
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Answer: I am 1 year and 8 months post tummy tuck. Do I need another scar revision and radio frequency?
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
It is very important for you to take a photo of your concern standing straight up; even athletes who are in incredible shape will have a pooch when they bend over ! Only with an examination or upright photo, can an accurate recommendation be made.
Lisa Lynn Sowder, MD (retired) - Account Suspended says:
Despite being a pretty "big" operation, blood loss during a tummy tuck is usually pretty low. About 95% of the surgery is done with the Bovie cautery (basically an electric scalpel which seals blood vessels as it goes). If your slightly low blood count is a chronic condition, your body has a...
Hello
Thanks for your question.
I will recommend you to wait at least 6 months to have a tattoo, the incision need to be completely healed before having anything on it or around the area.
Good luck :)
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