Not happy with my umbilical incision had extended abdominoplasty 7 weeks ago looks like a slit and has very visible scar opinions welcome and have since developed red marks across abdomen were not present pre surgery ? Shrink marks surgeon said not stretch marks as not enough tension applied
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Hi and thanks for posting your question and photos on RealSelf!Based on the photos you posted, you appear to have extra skin on your abdomen and some excess tissue in the waistline area. Your best result would probably come with a combination tummy tuck and liposuction of the waist and hip areas...
I am sorry to hear about the complication you are experiencing. These types of complications can be quite distressing to patients; unfortunately, sometimes the wounds do look worse before they begin to look better.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon will be in your best interests;...
You can and should keep your airway open and
lungs fully expanded by coughing after your operation. Ask your doctor to show
you how to splint your abdominal wall by hugging a pillow against it and
coughing into it to alleviate discomfort.