I have had 2 C-sections. After the second, I developed a shelf/pooch that has not decreased with weight loss. I would like to know, all of the possible options, to successfully achieve a flat stomach.
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Dear Dsayan,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. I typically recommend deep tissue massage to the areas around the incision at about 3-4 weeks postop, or when I expect the incision to be completely healed. The safest bet is to check with your plastic surgeon directly. If you have a...
I am sorry to hear about
your concerns. In many cases, mild skin pleating can resolve itself with time.
However if the issue is still prevalent at the 6 month mark, a revision will
most likely be necessary. Based on your photos at 22 weeks, it is likely that a
revision procedure will be...
Thank you for your questions. I think that at 2 months out from surgery, it is very unlikely that these symptoms are related to your procedure. Consider seeing your primary care doctor to start a workup and evaluation for your issues. I hope things improve. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD,...