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Yes you can, however you need to inform your surgeon that you've had this procedure and preferably provide him with an operative note to better understand the extent of the surgery and type of mesh used. There is a slight possibility of the mesh getting infected during this operation.
Yes, you can have an abdominoplasty with mesh already present. Make sure the surgeon is aware of this before the surgery so he or she can plan around this.Regards, Dr Steve Merten, Sydney
The answer is basically yes but it would be best to go for an in person consultation with a board certified PS who can examine you and go over your options.
There are several compression garment manufacturers and styles you can consider. You can choose a style that best fits your lifestyle including those that are crotchless versus not. There are also varied degrees of compression for the different stages of recovery. Your surgeon can help direct...
Thank you for your question. This is a difficult question to answer without photos. I often take into consideration my patients hip to waist ratio prior to surgery. Sometimes people have what is known as a "violin deformity", where there is a curve from the flank, a divet, and then another curve...
It's difficult to give specific advice without seeing your preoperative photos. Some swelling is still expected at this phase of recovery but it does appear that your belly button may need to be revised at some point. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon and closely...