I had tummy tuck surgery 10 weeks ago and had skin necrosis after the operation.I still have an open wound and still having wet to dry dressings at least 3 times a day?Does this complication makes the swelling last longer?I especially have swelling above the belly button.Thanks for the answers
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August 25, 2014
Answer: Does having skin necrosis after Tummy Tuck operation make swelling last longer?
First, congrats on your weight loss! That's the best way to do it!!You never want to get in to something that can't be "undone." Once that scar is up your belly, it can't be taken off. In someone like yourself, I would tend to start with the traditional tummy tuck. That...
Instead of you asking for over the internet opinions which we all appreciate, why have you NOT gone and be seen by your surgeon??? The phone treatment sounds OK but in person examination ALWAYS better!
A DIEP flap is not a tummy tuck, even though you may have had some skin removed. The flap moves muscle from the stomach into the breast. You waist is likely to widen and swelling can be extensive along the surgical area which is from pubis to chest.This does not mean there is no problem - there...