I got a tummy tuck on 1/2019 and had a horrible rash after my drains were removed. After my rash stopped being bright red and stopped burning it became really dark and it’s been almost 4 months and shows no sign of leaving. Surgeon said he can’t help me and dermatologists just want to give me steroids but they have not helped. Has anyone seen this before? My belly button is now turning the same color
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March 23, 2020
Answer: Hyperpigmentation after tummy tuck. Has anyone seen this before?
Your surgeon is the best one to advise you on when it is okay to use scar treatments and belly button shapers. From the provided photo it does appear you are healing normally. Your belly button is still swollen but based on your other incisions it seems you are early in your recovery so this...
Hi. You are asking a very technical question. We use both types of suture depending on the plane we are working in the abdominal area. You should not be concern about this, since is a medical decision and you should trust your surgeons protocol. I have never have any case of permanent sutures ...
It is not common for daily pain and swelling at five months post op. Compression garments are typically only needed for three to four weeks after surgery. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation.
