I had a Mommy Makeover over 3 months ago, and while my tummy tuck incisions were healing, I used bandages that ended up giving my tummy "tape burn". It's been over two months, and although the tape burn has slightly faded, it is still very much noticeable. Is this permanent? Or is there a way to heal it and make the lines go away? Worried that it's permanently like this!
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January 30, 2014
Answer: Tape Burns usually completely heal but might require a bleaching agent.
There is no absolute answer to things like this. Any answer is based on a hunch rather than science and should be taken as such. My approach is to ask my patients to limit exercises that specifically stress the core for 6 weeks and to walk somewhat hunched for a week. After that...
Thanks for your question. As you can see from the other
answers, applying ice packs to reduce swelling isn't recommended and likely
won't do much to reduce swelling anyways. It has the potential to cause
"frostbite" injury to the skin because some areas are still numb right
after surgery. I'd...
Anything is possible. It can decrease in size. Rarely does it increase. A lot depends on time present and magnitude. Generally we watch these for 6 months to a year and longer if decreasing. If large it is best to remove it early. I favor removal...
