I'm noticing that there appears to be pubic hairs coming out of my incision. I'm guessing that since my incision rests right above my hairline, that some of the skin with hair on it got tucked it it. My question is, will this pose a problem with my healing? I'm 3.5 weeks post op now, and my scar seems to be healing ok, I'm just not sure what to do about the hair... should I try to pull it out? Thanks.
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December 22, 2013
Answer: What do I do about the pubic hair coming out of my incision?
I think I see the bump in the lower right side of your belly button. Can this be a suture bump or a collection of tissue in the suture? Consult and trust your surgeon. It doesn't look like an infection or a hernia.Best wishes
If it has been at least 2-3 weeks after your tummy tuck a full faja garment would be fine. Spnax or other pull up garments can tend to be not as tight as they need to be. Just make sure the compression of the garment is tight enough. Sometimes with wider hips it can be difficult to find a...
Unfortunately there is no practical way to remove large areas of fat necrosis from the abdomen. The good news is that with time( 6-8 months) the areas of fat necrosis should soften and get smaller. Discuss this matter further with your surgeon. Best wishes.