POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
30 Years Old 2 Kids 11 & 6 Years Old - Manhattan, NY
UPDATED FROM jazz0779
5 months post
5 months
$6,700
So it's been 5 months everything is still going good. Still a bit swollen under belly button as well numb. When in to see morrision for a follow up. Have small dog ears which is normal from doctor trying to keep cut as short as possible. He said he would fix it . He gave me a date for may so it could be a little over 6 months. Its free of charge. So everthing still looks great.
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S
November 8, 2016
jazz you look amazing..happy to hear your drains have been removed yayyy..txs for updates...my turn on Friday..im kind of happy i will not feel a thing...
J
November 8, 2016
Thank u . im just kind of concerned i see other ppl puting tape on incesion. But morrison said nothing about putting tape on it. Did he use glue for urs as well? Please update me after ur appt on friday to see what he tells you about care. I know he said put neosporin on belly and vasilene as well as lotion for dry skin.Maybe i missed somethin but im sure he didnt say anything about tape.
S
November 8, 2016
I believe he used glue, then gauze on top of incision then tape over...I have done my research and find that tape prevents the incision from widening or stretching...keeps it together and flat...see below input from a doctor...I will share as much info i get since I will be having massages at a spa and they are well rounded with the after care of our surgery...if you like i can text you further information as I get them...
Scar Management tips:
1- Minimize tension on the scar – Steri Strips and/or surgical tape are often placed in non-hair bearing areas to minimize tension and keep pressure over the scar. This minimizes the stress that can pull the scar apart (dehiscence) creating a wound and delaying healing time, and can make the scar wider, or more “ropy”.
2– Keep your incision site/scar clean to prevent infection. Follow your surgeon’s wound care instructions to the letter with out modification. NEVER apply different products then recommended without first discussing them with your surgeon. This is especially important during the first few weeks. If there are any signs of infection contact your surgeon’s office immediately and/or see your doctor or his nurse immediately. Typical signs of infection may include redness outside the immediate incision site, asymmetric swelling, and drainage, of pus, fever, chills, and “feeling sick”
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3. –Protect your scars from the sun - staying out of the sun is the best advice. Minimal exposure to sunlight is prevents hyperpigmentation (permanently turning brown) and other problems that can make the scar more noticeable. Sunscreen, at least 30 SPF and an overlying make camouflage make up additionally protects the scar from the suns harmful rays. This advice is especially important the first year following your surgery.
4. – Use specific scar maturation products recommended by your surgeon. Patients seem to have their own opinions on this touting everything from Pure Vit E, Coco butter, to Aloe Vera, etc but most have minimal benefit other than keeping the scar hydrated. Although hydration is important there are better, scientifically studied products with greater efficacy. Most of the scientific articles written about this subject indicate that topical silicone gel or silicone sheets work the best. There are a lot of products to choose from, but silicone should be one of the key ingredients. Although Mederma, an onion extract derivative active ingredient rather than mainly silicone based may help, primarily silicone based products are better and many also contain other ingredients that may be synergistic (hydrocortisone or other steroid, Vitamin E, Sunscreen,etc). At the present time I prefer BioCorneum or Kelo-Cote products and if the reader has problems obtaining these they can call my office. Patient compliance is also critical – use often and according to directions or it will not work optimally. NEVER apply products without first discussing them with your surgeon.
5. – Monitor to make sure your scar is progressing optimally. Keep your scheduled follow-up appointments with your surgeon to verify that your scars are maturing as expected. Occasionally if indicated you may need a topical steroid preparation or even a series of injections (5-FU and/or Steroids) or laser treatments to treat or prevent scar hypertrophy or keloid formation (red raised scars), or other topical medicines to treat post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (brown scars) with prescription creams and possible laser treatments.
Scar Management tips:
1- Minimize tension on the scar – Steri Strips and/or surgical tape are often placed in non-hair bearing areas to minimize tension and keep pressure over the scar. This minimizes the stress that can pull the scar apart (dehiscence) creating a wound and delaying healing time, and can make the scar wider, or more “ropy”.
2– Keep your incision site/scar clean to prevent infection. Follow your surgeon’s wound care instructions to the letter with out modification. NEVER apply different products then recommended without first discussing them with your surgeon. This is especially important during the first few weeks. If there are any signs of infection contact your surgeon’s office immediately and/or see your doctor or his nurse immediately. Typical signs of infection may include redness outside the immediate incision site, asymmetric swelling, and drainage, of pus, fever, chills, and “feeling sick”
.
3. –Protect your scars from the sun - staying out of the sun is the best advice. Minimal exposure to sunlight is prevents hyperpigmentation (permanently turning brown) and other problems that can make the scar more noticeable. Sunscreen, at least 30 SPF and an overlying make camouflage make up additionally protects the scar from the suns harmful rays. This advice is especially important the first year following your surgery.
4. – Use specific scar maturation products recommended by your surgeon. Patients seem to have their own opinions on this touting everything from Pure Vit E, Coco butter, to Aloe Vera, etc but most have minimal benefit other than keeping the scar hydrated. Although hydration is important there are better, scientifically studied products with greater efficacy. Most of the scientific articles written about this subject indicate that topical silicone gel or silicone sheets work the best. There are a lot of products to choose from, but silicone should be one of the key ingredients. Although Mederma, an onion extract derivative active ingredient rather than mainly silicone based may help, primarily silicone based products are better and many also contain other ingredients that may be synergistic (hydrocortisone or other steroid, Vitamin E, Sunscreen,etc). At the present time I prefer BioCorneum or Kelo-Cote products and if the reader has problems obtaining these they can call my office. Patient compliance is also critical – use often and according to directions or it will not work optimally. NEVER apply products without first discussing them with your surgeon.
5. – Monitor to make sure your scar is progressing optimally. Keep your scheduled follow-up appointments with your surgeon to verify that your scars are maturing as expected. Occasionally if indicated you may need a topical steroid preparation or even a series of injections (5-FU and/or Steroids) or laser treatments to treat or prevent scar hypertrophy or keloid formation (red raised scars), or other topical medicines to treat post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (brown scars) with prescription creams and possible laser treatments.
J
November 8, 2016
Thank u so much ! You are the best i think im going out to buy silicone sheets. Yes he had a guaze on me as well until he removed the drains . Then he just left it bare.
S
S
J
November 8, 2016
Yes i do im still very swollen. Around my incision mostly on top of it. My stomach at times feel like its going to POP !!! Im sure its normal . Are u super swollen? The thing i love the most about my incision .Is how straight and low it is. It dosent have that bumppy look like i have been seeing.
S
November 8, 2016
Yes still swollen and bruising where he lipo'd, and yes my incision is low, thin and straight, very happy with it...i am swollen mainly above the incision as well... well it's all part of healing...
S
C
November 8, 2016
Was the 6,700 your total? For lipo and tummy tuck?
J
C
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J
November 8, 2016
Yes girl . Im still super swollen at times throught out the day it gets so tight i feel like its going to POP ! Matter a fact right now i feel like im going to explode ,cuz its so tight. Im sure thats normal thi.
UPDATED FROM jazz0779
7 days post
1week
Hey girls, so it been one week since my surgery. Im still carrying around these drains. I feel fine tho walking around with some discomfort,but not unbarable. Cookin ,cleaning taking care of kids. As normal cant really bend down or stand up straight yet. Im slightly standing straight if i stand for to long i have to laen aganist something for a min or so. Hope by this time next week ill be drainless and walking straight again. Will post pics soon as i can take off my faji.
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C
November 3, 2016
Make sure u buy a Colombian faja after 4 weeks - u need to wear it everyday to help with swelling and to give u shape- cus the one they make us buy is only good for the first couple of weeks - I am so happy for u - do u mind me asking what ages are your kids?
J
C
November 3, 2016
Oh ok mine Are 2.5 years he's a boy and two girls ages 14 and 21...I think what holds me back is my youngest
J
November 3, 2016
Aww yea my boy is the youngest. And hes so attacted to me like sleeping on top of me and everthing. But sometimes u just have to do things for urself. With the thought that everything is GOING TO BE GOOD. Girl its alot of pain the first couple of days. And with a 2year old u def need that extra hand. But my daughter is 11 and she help me out so much. I see u have the perfect age of kids to help u out. The 21year old could cook and the 14year old can help u out with the baby. Hope u get the courage to do something for u. Us mommy deserve it ! My husband was super supportive as well.
C
November 3, 2016
Yes I have the support and all thank God, it's the anesthesia part that has me nervous
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