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How long after surgery can I start using silicone scar strips? How soon can I go tanning?

I go for surgery in 22 days (Fluer de lis panniculectomy). How long after surgery can I begin using scar strips? Additionally- I know

I had a tummy tuck and my belly button has looked like this since day one. (Photo)

I am 4 weeks post op and my belly button sticks out. My doctor suggest putting a marble in it, but from the photos you can see there isnt

Should I be concerned about a seroma that developed after an abdominoplasty?

I had an abdominoplasty Dec 13 th. I had to be aspirated week 2 for a fluid buildup, 80 cc came out, Dr said the rest will be absorbed by

4 weeks post TT and can feel a wave/bubbles on the side of me when I press down. Is this a seroma?

I had a TT almost 4 weeks ago and everything has been fine. I had my drains taken out after 16 days. I think I have a seroma. Im not

Can Swelling 5 Weeks After Tummy Tuck Cause my Waist to Measure 2 Inches More Than Before Surgery?

I asked my doctor whom I love and he said that it is likely swelling and I will continue to have swelling for at least the first 3

Will I be able to take my planned vacation a 4 weeks after my tummy tuck and breast augmentation?

I had a planned trip to Jamaica. The trip falls about 4 weeks after my tummy tuck/ breast augmentation. Am I being realistic to think that

Spare tire and loose skin after tummy tuck. What has gone wrong? (Photo)

Hi, please help. I am 5 weeks post off for TT. ( did not get lipo). The half below the scar is great but above - the skin is as saggy as

32 days post-op TT. Are these scabs normal? (photos)

Hi, I am 32 days postop tummy tuck and I still have these thick black scabs, sometimes they leak a little orange fluid. Is this normal,

4 weeks post-op TT and lipo, how often should I change surgical tape over my stitches? What I can use to remove the tape?

I had a tummy tuck and lipo 4 weeks ago. I am healing, but not standing straight just yet. I think it's just me, I'm hesitate. I love my