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Mini Tummy Tuck/umbilical Float--33 Yrs Old, 2 Kiddos--both C Sections. Belly Flap Desperately Wanting to Get Rid of - TX
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I went to 4 PS before choosing mine. I was...
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I went to 4 PS before choosing mine. I was terrified to do this over such a small problem area, in others eyes. But in mine it was such an annoyance and confident crusher. Before my surgery I was going to the gym 5-6x a week and eating clean...doing everything I possibly could to try to fix my issue but never having the luck and all the PS said it would never go away without surgery. 3 out of the 4 told me to just do a scar revision but it'd leave me with still having a pooch but at least the major indent would be gone from c section scar. Well anyways--I went along with the one that said mini would work great on me and give me that toned look when I can start working out again. Had it done on 4/14/16. Everything went great until day 5 went to have my drain taken out and they noticed I had a major allergic reaction to adhesive and tape or both. So they had to take dressing off, yes on day 5, so had to start putting bacitracin on rash then bandages under garment. Well day 7 came and boom major rash--Yes allergic to bacitracin ointment that was suppose to resolve my rash. Had to stop everything completely...no oinment...no garment...completely dry and started taking steroids. Well here I am at the 4 wks mark and my rash is completely gone--just insanely swelling and hard to keep it down. Don't know what to do but just give it time and don't do anything I shouldn't and solely listen to my PS. I wasn't going to post on here but who knows if someone else has issues that I have had or will and I can assure u...I know it doesn't feel as its going to resolve...but it will!!
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UPDATED FROM sk_carroll222
1 month post
Went in for my 4 1/2 wk post op f/u
PS said everything is looking good but I'm likely just one of those who will swell for maybe 6 mths-1 year...just never know but we'll see. At least the incision itself looks amazing and a huge plus--just to get over all the swelling...that'll be when I'll be truly 100% happy. Started with Embrace today and hoping that'll help especially with my scar tissue build up. Just praying I don't have a bad reaction to it like everything else--I'll be watching it very closely. PS also said I could start doing more physically and see how I'm feeling the next day...just go day to day but never overdoing it and listen to my body closely. Very good overall appt today
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May 17, 2016
Looks awesome! Thank goodness! You def deserve it. It's pretty amazing how well your incision has healed in just over a month, given all the allergy issues. I hope mine looks as good. Glad everything is turning out so well =)
May 17, 2016
Thanks and I know right cause yikes the pics when the allergic reaction rash was there--major scary and yucky!! Can't believe the fast turn around on it--my PS definitely knows how to close amazingly!!!! No worries on urs girl...looks great at 4 days so I'm sure it'll look amazing at 4 weeks as well
May 17, 2016
Just wanted to say that your scar looks amazing!!! Almost invisible already! We are truly the lucky ones! I just had breast implants April 6th and my incisions are almost completely gone too!! Also, I feel you on the way you felt about the 'mom gut' is what I call mine. The 'shelf' above the c section scar. I have had two as well. And the loose skin just rests on it. So ugly :( I started the gym the beginning of this year and finally was seeing results. Then I got my boobs done and I gained 10lbs from being off the gym and eating like [RS bleep]. Lol. Best of luck with recovery!!
May 17, 2016
Thanks!!
Hey at least before ur surgery u started seeing results so u know it's possible for when u get back to the gym
Hey at least before ur surgery u started seeing results so u know it's possible for when u get back to the gym
May 18, 2016
Great to read this thanks for posting! I just had my c section revised without the umbilical float. I am 10 days post and still feeling swollen. I'm hoping that everything will end up ok but definetly anxious and nervous. I too had the indent from the c section and the flub of loose skin that would never go away with all the workouts I did. Keep posting and you look already so much better!
UPDATED FROM sk_carroll222
1 month post
Started Embrace Scar Therapy
Embrace takes all the tension off incision site and feels tons better!!!! I'd definitely suggest Embrace to everyone out there
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May 18, 2016
What is this embrace scar therapy? Is it that tape on your scar or is it a type of massage done by a professional? I am 8 days out from a mini TT and am worried about the scar. I still have the initial steri strips on so I haven't even seen what the scar looks like.
May 18, 2016
Embrace is a silicone dressing, the clear tape u see all on and around my scar, that takes tension away from incision site to help prevent scar tissue from building up, incision widening and scar appearance to look amazing. I purchased at PS office but u can also purchase online.
www.embracescartherapy.com
www.embracescartherapy.com
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I got the ok by my PS and started driving at my week 2 mark.