I have been wearing micropore tape over my Tummy Tuck scar since the stitches came out. How often should I change this tape? My PS said that it should start coming off after 10 days but mine is still stuck on pretty good. When I try to pull it off, the scab starts lifting up with it and it burns a little.
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Thank you for your question regarding the level of pain involved in a tummy tuck compared to a C-section.
Both a tummy tuck and a C-section are significant surgeries that involve the abdominal area, but the experiences of pain and recovery can differ between the two procedures.
A tummy tuck,...
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