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Is discoloration of belly button common after tummy tuck surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a full tummy tuck. Everything went well from that surgery. However, my belly button was closing and it closed almost to the point where I could not fit even a Q-tip in it. Two months back, I had revision surgery on my belly button to open it up. The doctor indicated that he open... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I think the tummy tuck has come out well. The belly button however if it was not properly shaped during the initial procedure, then it was definitely a good decision to revise it after a few months. Right now, I feel that the skin is still in the healing ... Read Full »
Kindly provide insights on the abdominoplasty procedure.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 31-year-old mother of a 3-year-old kid. I want to continue my career in modeling, but the excess skin and fat tissue around my belly have not been reducing even after diet and severe exercise. I heard about abdominoplasty from my friend and would like to know the following.Is abd... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that can help address excess skin and fat tissue around the belly. While the decision to undergo this procedure is a personal one, it is essential to understand the potentia... Read Full »
I have a necrotic spot on the incision from my abdominoplasty. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an abdominoplasty and developed a necrosis spot at the center of my incision, about half an inch wide, which the surgeon cut off. She also removed the dead tissue underneath. A week later, I went back, and she removed more dead tissue, a process she called debriding. The wound is n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am here to help you with your health queries. I read about your concern in detail. The necrotic patch needs debridement (removal) so that it heals properly, even if it is deep (down to the muscle). The photograph you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) sh... Read Full »
Can abdominoplasty help in losing my excess belly fat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 58-year-old male, weighing 242 pounds with a height of 6 feet 4 inches. I have been struggling with excessive skin around my belly for a long time, and it has affected my mood. People fat-shame me wherever I go, and I feel ashamed even to go to the beach. I read about a procedure ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. You need to undergo abdominoplasty along with liposuction for your belly. Abdominoplasty removes excess loose and hanging skin from your belly... Read Full »
What factors should I consider before tummy tuck surgery?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been considering having an abdominoplasty to get rid of extra skin after losing a lot of weight. What are the most significant factors to consider or questions to ask a plastic surgeon while looking for this kind of surgery? Kindly help me in thoroughly understanding. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Abdominoplasty, also referred to as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that removes extra skin and fat from the belly and strengthens the abdominal wall muscle. Patients in poor health, such as those with severe cardiac illness, cirrhosis, or uncontrolled diabetes, ... Read Full »
I am a male, looking to have a curvy, feminine body without impacting my performance. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a male, looking to have a curvy, feminine body without impacting my performance. I am curious about what options are available to me. Hormones seem either not to work, or work but significantly reduce a man's genitals and ability to function. And padded clothing only works for dr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You want to have a curvy body. There are lots of procedure to get it. Liposuction, abdominoplasty, body contouring surgeries. It depends on what you want. Every surgery has its pros and cons. You may require multiple surgeries. You need to understand them. Get in tou... Read Full »
Can infection post-fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty cause the development of abscesses in the body?
Query: Hi doctor,I had fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty surgery and got Mycobacterium fortuitum (MBF). I have been on antibiotics for six months now. The MBF caused me to get abscesses on the incision. They would fill with fluid, and eventually surface break open. Then I would pack the holes until healed. Then ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you have MBF (Mycobacterium fortuitum) infection and MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), based on clinical evaluation and culture reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). MBF requires treatment with the current medica... Read Full »
Will vena cava with respiratory collapse cause problems during tummy tuck surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I was getting ready to get a tummy tuck surgery. But it was just discovered by my cardiologist that I have high blood pressure for a while now. He gave me medication and told me to wait for two to three months until my body adjusted. I noticed everything in my test results appears normal... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vena cava collapse during inspiration is a normal finding. For blood pressure, adopt the following measures. Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Reduce fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats. Avoid stress and anxiety. Do regular mode... Read Full »