I’ll be down south a few weeks before my surgery. I’m Mediterranean and tan very quickly and easily even when wearing sun block. Will incisions to tanned skin have any bearing on healing and/or scarring?
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Thank you for your question! Yes, patients with hyperthyroidism can have a tummy tuck procedure, however pre surgical clearances May be required, such as labs and a letter of clearance from your primary care provider. I hope this helps!
Rashes are very common after surgery. The two causes are either contact dermatitis or fungal infections. Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to a material. We see this with the adhesives on the dressings. This is treated with a strong steroid ointment. Fungal infections occur bec...
There are sensory nerves that come out from the lower abdominal wall area on the sides that provide sensation to the front of the thighs themselves. If one of these is injured - traumatized, stretched, caught up in a deep suture, etc., they can act in an irregular fashion, from decreased ...
