When should pain subside from a Tummy Tuck? Are essential oils okay to use on a incision? If so, when?

Hi and thanks for your question. Tummy tuck scars may vary in design. The design is usually achieved at through a combination of patient desires and surgeon suggestions based on goals. In 29 years of performing tummy tucks, I have never run across a patient that has said that "had they known...

It's common to have bruising in places where surgery wasn't performed secondary to settling.  However, make sure you plastic surgeon is aware.

Thanks for your question and the pictures. Sorry that you are having this delayed healing. Since you have the vertical and horizontal components, it can take a little longer to heal. I am guessing that the closure was fairly tight. Continue close follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of Luck!

I would recommend waiting 4-6 weeks after your tummy tuck for waxing to help prevent any disturbance with your healing.

Hello,Although admirable, saline dressing changes only help when the dead tissue is removed first. Now that you have had this done, you will see the necessary changes to the wound that will allow it to heal.  It should start looking pink to red, and granular.  It will bleed easily...

It's common to have some "spitting sutures" after a tummy tuck.  Make sure you follow up closely with your plastic surgeon.