8 months ago, I had an oozing wound on my tummy tuck scar, just above the mons area. My plastic surgeon went in to look for a leftover stitch but could not locate one. He did this twice. One one occasion, he went pretty deep with the needle and it hurt very bad down in the pubic area! He never did find a stitch, but it came out on its own. The area where he explored is still sensitive. Now, the mons area on that side is swollen and feels like pinching. Could it be another stitch?
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This is up to personal opinion and experience. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. The repair in a running stitch depends on a single suture but there are less knots and potential for bacterial colonization. An interuppted repair has multiple points of reinforcement but multiple...
Thank you for your photos. Without a preop photo it is hard to comment, but first I thought these were your preop photos. Did you see a board certified plastic surgeon? I see several thing that are bothersome to me even this early out from your surgery. The suprapubic scar is too high, the...
Thank you for your question. I would recommend you schedule a few consultation appointments with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons to go over the procedure and their costs with you. Most offices will offer financing options that might work well with your personal situation. Best of luck to you.
