Scabs and redness after Tummy Tuck at 6 weeks...am I healing ok? (photos)

Dear rockermommy,  Thanks for submitting your pictures.   From observing your pictures, you appear to have skin and muscle laxity from the mid upper abdomen to the pubic bone. You also have diffuse stretch marks, irregular C section scar, unattractive belly button and your body posture is s...

Thank you for the question and photo. This is what we call a "dog ear" which can be easily corrected in the office under local. It is difficult to comment on the budge without examining you. It is best to consult your board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Thank you for the question. It is difficult to answer your question without examining you. It is common practice to use a wound VAC to treat open wound post TT. It is great for this types of wound as it it can heal faster. I would recommend for you to follow instructions from your board...

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your weight issues with PCOS.  A tummy tuck will not impact your hormone levels or PCOS but can improve your abdominal contour with tightening of your stomach muscles and removal of excess skin.  See a board certified plastic surgeon to h...

That swollen areas are both dog ears, which over the months will look smaller and better.I will be good if you get seen by your doctor once you have passed 3-4 months post op and determine what to do.Dr. Cardenas

Every patient heals differently, I tell my patients who have a desk job that they will probably be able to return to work within 10 to 14 days. Good luck.