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Thank you for your question and photographs.  My first question would be whether this ridge or bulge has been a recent development or have you noticed it immediately after surgery?  If this has been a recent development it's possible that your repair somehow loosened, but common things...

Thank you for your question.  There are many marketing tools used to differentiate one surgeon's practice from another in the hopes of creating a "niche." In most instances the differences are in name only.  Best thing is to see a couple of board certified plastic surgeons for...

Thanks for your inquiry, I noticed you have several good questions, and you need to see your plastic surgeon to get the best answers. An exam is essential to give you the right information and reassure you that everything is okay.   I wish you a speedy recovery and best of luck.

Hello and thank you for your question. It is good to hear that otherwise your healing has gone well. I would first off recommend that you request to be seen in the next few weeks so that your plastic surgeon can examine you - they, having performed your surgery, may have more insight to the lump...

Thank you for your question.  After 15 days, if there have not been any wound healing difficulties or issues, it would be okay to not have a dressing in place. If you still have a small amount of drainage or open areas, or if the incision is being irritated by clothing, it is still...

Thank you for your question.  We tell our patients to avoid smoking and exposure to second hand smoke for at least 4 weeks post op.  If this only happened the one time, there should be no ill effects as a result of minor secondhand smoke exposure.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith,...