I am 6 weeks post op from a tummy tuck. I have this area that is red and irritated. My surgeon is on vacation and has a PA filling in for him. I saw her yesterday and she told me to put vitamin e on it. Today it started oozing fluid. I have an appt to see her again on Tuesday. Am I ok to wait that long?
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Hi Fit Mom!I think you need to figure out which bothers you more. Either the excess skin, or the prospect of a longer scar. In order to get the best result a tummy tuck would be the best option. This by definition has a longer scar than a c section incision. A mini tummy tuck just addresses the ...
Dear KMC0003,
Those are metal clips used to ligate small blood vessels going to the abdominal flap. Yes, they need to be removed and it will not hinder your wound healing. These are not commonly used in tummy tucks but not unheard of either. I hope this has been helpful. Dr. Wilcox