I had a tummy tuck October, 2018. Im Latina so, of course, my scar started becoming a hypertrophic scar. To minimize this, my PS administered steroid injections on my scar in early January, 2019. Almost immediately after the steroid injection, I developed prominent blue and purple veins around the scar. It has been almost 4 weeks since I received the injections. The scar is no longer hypertrophic, but now I have these crazy veins. Is this normal? Will the veins ever subside?
I go for surgery in 22 days (Fluer de lis panniculectomy). How long after surgery can I begin using scar strips? Additionally- I know tanning is bad but How long after surgery should I wait before tanning? I find that tanning makes my imperfections (cellulite, scarring, veins etc.) less visible, as well as makes skin look tighter.
i have a lot of veins in my stomach this is something i just noticed because i am getting a tt soon i have seen my doctor had a consultation but we didn't talk about this i am a light skin female so i can see my veins and its making me nervous.
I am a recovering IV drug user. I have been clean for many years now but still have damaged veins from my past. When I need blood tests done it normally takes about an hour plus to find a vein and at least 10-15 try's. I gained a lot of weight after getting off drugs and have finally lost it. I am interested in a tummy tuck but I am concerned if my veins pose a problem. Also I have talked with my psychiatrist and she believes I am in good mental health for the surgery.
Is having liposuction and a tummy tuck safe for someone with my condition? Would any doctor even try to do the surgery on me? How much overweight do you have to be to be able to have it done? I have also had acute compartment syndrome caused by a blood clot?