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I'm not quite sure how you would know that but there should not be a cavity/space between the muscle and skin at six months. I would seek the counsel of your PS has how he/she would like to proceed. Dr. ES
I'm not really sure what you're describing but having detached skin I'm not sure is impossible. Any rate get checked by your plastic surgeon and have them explain to you what the problem is.
Your question is rather vague and skin usually attaches to the underlying muscle if you did not have problems with fluid collections plague you during your recovery. It is not unusual to have some redundant skin at the upper abdomen. Is this what you mean?
I can only assume that you have some loose skin above the umbilicus and above the scar. If it is loose skin above the scar then this can be revised. Above the umbilicus is a more difficult correction because it requires a re-elevation of the whole abdominal skin flap.
You will have to explain the meaning of this. Perhaps a photo would help if this is visible at rest. All the best.
Cadaver studies have shown that over 80% of people have their belly button off center. It's likely yours was off center before your surgery. Sometimes, if your surgeon tries to get it closer to the middle, the stalk of the belly button will pull it to the side and then it looks...
I see no reason why you cant have soem wine or beer with your meal.It should not create a problem
I don't see how massage be problematic in your situation but this is a question only for the operating surgeon. You need to follow his advice.
I'm sorry to hear about the complication you are experiencing. As you can imagine, no one ( including your own plastic surgeon) will be able to predict with any degree of accuracy exactly what the umbilicus will look like when complete healing has occurred. At this point, the important thing is...
I require my patients to keep their incisions taped for the first month. Each person heals differently so on occasion I may have a patient where some a little longer. Your surgeon has their own thoughts on this so make sure you stay in touch with your PS.
Many years ago when insurance was less restricted than now I did try repeatedly to get approval for coverage for the worst diastasis I have ever seen. It was declined even with the help of her ob-gyn pleading her case. I doubt you can legitimately have this covered by your insurance. Hernias are...