I had a belt lipectomy and arm lift done about 6 weeks ago. Now I have what would appear to be these white plastic U shaped things trying to work itself out of my skin. My incisions are healed. These white U shaped pieces are just under the skins surface. I can see them and feel them, if I touch them. What are these white pieces called? Do they dissolve or do I need to have them removed?
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Typically a lower body lift or belt lipectomy does include a
buttock lift. During a body lift a
circumferential incision is made and then that one incision is used to tighten
the abdomen, lift the outer thighs as well as lift the buttocks.I f you would like to add additional volume...
Usually I do not implement exercise restrictions pre-surgery. However, a marathon can be very taxing on the body and creates the possibility for injury. It is important that patients are as healthy as possible going into surgery to ensure the best possible recovery period and surgical results....
A lower body lift includes an abdominoplasty, a lateral thigh lift, and a buttock lift. It does not include a procedure of the inner thigh. Generally, two procedures exist to correct loose skin of the inner thighs. The more hidden upper medial thigh lift leaves a crescent scar...
