I am am scheduled to have a mini tummy tuck/scar revision, with no muscle repair. My surgery is currently scheduled 2 1/2 weeks before my husband's back surgery. I can get plenty of rest at home in the initial two weeks. At 2 1/2 weeks we will be driving 5 hours to Dallas for his back surgery. I see that people are advised they can return to work one or two weeks after this procedure. So I am wondering if this plan is feasible or should i reschedule for sometime after his back surgery?
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I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation. It appears you would benefit from a revision to the tummy tuck and should include muscle repair. If there is muscle separation or excess skin above the belly button a full tummy tuck would be advised vs...
The contour that concerns you can be from several possible sources. One may be residual subcutaneous fat. If this is the case then liposuction of the area should improve it. It could be that it is still swollen from surgery. Time and wearing a compression garment may help along with...
It is best to have the infection completely resolved and the antibiotic course complete before proceeding with your surgery. Your surgeon will be the one to make the final call whether or not your surgery needs to be postponed.
