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Does a tummy tuck not work for some people? I am 11 weeks post op from a full TT and muscle repair. (Photos)

At 6 weeks I looked pretty flat coming out of my binder, but am increasing in a below navel bulge weekly. My doctor told me to wear my

What are my options to lighten and flatten a vertical scar?

Ive been using scar guard and tape and sometimes Mederma oil on the verticals scar but Im wondering if there is another option to lighten

Tearing pain in upper abdomen? (Photo)

I'm 3 months post op and everything was fine until yesterday. I've been feeling a consistent burning, tearing pain in my upper left ab

My stomach is black, hardened, warm, and seeping and I am almost 3 months post-op TT and Lipo. I need advice on what to do?

I had surgery 4/20 in the DR and developed a hematoma approximately 2 months post-op. I F/u with PCP who stated watch it. 2 wks after appt.

Can coughing damage or pop the sutures used for muscle repair?

Hi. I am now about 13-14 weeks post op from a full TT w/ muscle repair. For about 2-3 days I have had some allergies and have been coughing

Is 3 months too long to have a JP drain in?

I had pannectomy and a tummy tuck November 2nd. I had three drains total two have been removed the third is still in and putting out 70

3 months post TT and Lipo. Stomach not flat, but swelling is not apparent. Is it normal?

Had Abdominoplasty plus lipo 3 months ago. Results not impressive, stomach round, not flat. When I eat it swells. Dr says to give it time.

Hard lump under incision? Could it be scar tissue? Should it be going away by 3 months?

I am 3 months post op from a tummy tuck. My healing has been textbook, but I have this little hard lump under my incision just over my

Slow healing, 9 weeks post TT with lipo. What do you think is going on? (photos)

I am 9 weeks post TT and feel so swollen. I had splitting suctures so my healing has been slow. The latest is pain on the sides of my