Hi, I have had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago, according to my surgeon I didn't have enough skin to stretch it all the way down where the horizontal incision and my 'old' belly button scar is now a scar under my new one, the scar is 4 cm long and I'm gutted as wearing a bikini is not something I cant see myself doing having this scar... I'm embarrassed to load pictures of mine but would love to see or hear from anyone with similar case ? Thank you
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June 13, 2014
Answer: Vertical scar at site of old belly button after tummy tuck
I advise my patients that six months post tummy tuckthey are sufficiently healed to begin normal activities, including workoutroutines. Just take it slow as you work your way back into the pre-surgeryworkout groove. Contact your plastic surgeon for further guidance, as they knowyour particular...
Yes, there is a nonsurgical treatment for an umbilical contracture. Go find foam ear plugs at a local shooting range and lubricate one with some nNeosporin. Work it into your belly button and leave it there all day. You can remove it to shower. The gentle expansile pressure of the foam will...
Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early in the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation, discomfort and irregularities are normal.
If you have any...