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A CT scan would not be that helpful with determining if your abdominal fascia is thick enough to favor a strong abdominal repair. An MRI may be more useful.
A CT scan is useful in assessing if there is a hernia or wide diastasis of the muscles. It will not give any valid information about the fascial thickness. I would suggest that you get another opinion from a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board ofPlastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic PlasticSurgery (ASAPS) or the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS)that you trust and are comfortable with. Discuss you concerns with that plasticsurgeon in person.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California
It might be helpful to know the basis for the suggestion that you have received. A CT might show the presence of a hernia or diastasis (separation of the rectus muscles) but I don't think it would be helpful in answering your question. A second opinion might be more helpful, and less pricey. All the best.
With a floating belly button, the native blood supply to the belly button has been surgically removed. it's only supply at this point is random circulation from the surrounding skin. If that skin is disrupted significantly, the belly button would lose its circulation and die. Photographs...
No. Any active infection should be taken care of before you do any elective surgery. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
Dear diastsisThere is a large variability in length of time for these types of wounds to heal. I would render a guess of 2 months possibly 2.5 months. Follow your surgeons instructions. It's a long and frustrating road, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. These would breakdowns...
