Before my surgery my stomach was flat. I only had bloating after I would eat or during my cycle. 18 fibroids were removed with the largest being 10cm. Post op, I have a large flap of skin hanging that's crooked . And of course scar tissue has formed. It is hideous and I can tell that my doctor was trying to preserve my tattoo, so instead of cutting and pulling the skin down, she placed the skin to keep the tattoo in alignment.
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Answer: How soon can a tummy tuck be performed after a myomectomy? Can the extra skin and scar tissue be removed.
Most of the claims about scar creams, vitamin scar treatments, and "magic scar formulas" are scientifically unsubstantiated and have no validity. Currently silicone sheeting is the most effective product for scar management. Depending on the anatomical area, sheeting is not always easy to use....
In general, if a surgeon orders a platelet count for pre admission testing, the surgeon is looking to see if the platelet count is low, which could indicate a bleeding problem.
Your hemoglobin is a little low before a major surgery.
If you are not comfortable with your surgeon's response, you...
In the countries you mentioned, there is minimal, if any, malpractice liability, no national specialty boards, etc. so some physicians take risks that we cannot or should not assume. The maximum volume which can be safely liposuctioned is 5000 ccs, which is five liters. Liposuction...
