I had a tummy tuck on 2/25 and I don’t how to feel about the results. I have deep vertical lines on my incision where the PS says is quilted stitches and once the dissolve they will go away. Also I have a darken, hard area above my incision. My PS says that it doesn’t look infected and it was a result of sensitivity from steri-strips, but I am super concerned.
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Hi and welcome to our forum!The rapidity of healing isn't dependent upon muscle strength. Whether a weight lifter or a weakling, healing will progress in a similar fashion. Obviously one must consume sufficient nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to promote healing at an optimal rate...
Dear Elle,
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Long-term nerve pain like you have described is extremely uncommon after a tummy tuck or arm lift. You may want to look into a body contouring procedure that combines liposuction with laser, radiofrequency (RF), and acoustic...