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Apr

Is a C-Section Scar Normally Removed when a Tummy Tuck is Performed?

Q: I specifically asked for c-section to be removed while performing tummy tuck, one of the reasons I had this surgery and apparently I was ignored. Tummy tuck incision was placed higher than requested and c-section was not removed. Never have heard about having a tummy...

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Apr

Tummy Tucks For Weight Loss

Tummy tuck surgery is commonly done after weight loss or after pregnancy. Significant weight loss often results in loose abdominal skin that has lost its ability to bounce back following the reduction in weight.There are three different types of weight loss-related tummy t...

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04

Apr

Pseudobursa after breast reconstruction and TRAM/DIEP

Q:Anonymous said…Dear Dr Repta- You seem to be the only doctor on the net who understands the pseudobursa problem and how to fix it.I had a removal of implants and a pedicle tram flap in July, 2015. (DIEP flap was not done because circulatory system compromised in chest f...

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04

Apr

Partial Removal of Pseudobursa During Tummy Tuck Revision

Hello Sally,I am sorry to hear about your pseudobursa and your tummy tuck recovery. I prefer to remove the pseudobursa in its entirety since I feel that any scar tissue left behind can continue to serve as a source of possible pain and/or restriction of activity.  It t...

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04

Apr

Haematoma and Seroma after Tummy Tuck

Q:Blogger sadie meek said…I had a tummy tuck in sept. 2 days later taken back to theatre for haematoma then week later I got a seroma this was drained for 3 day taken 150 ml fluid.. Then the consulton fixed a drain and bag I had this on for 5 weeks collecting fluid.. It w...

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04

Apr

Treatment of possible pseudobursa and question about steroid injection.

Hello Cookie,I am sorry to hear about your tummy tuck results and the issues you have been experiencing. My suspicion is that you do have a pseudobursa which is as you know a pocket of scar tissue.  It is true that you do not likely have a seroma this far out but a pse...

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04

Apr

Bulge after Tummy tuck: Pseudo-bursa suspected

Hello Icampbell,Sorry to hear about your tummy tuck recovery. Some of the recovery issues that you have described is in line with what a pseudo-bursa would be like.  There is the possibility that either asymmetric muscle tightening or asymmetric fat reduction via lipos...

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04

Apr

What is a Hernia?

Understanding the different types of and treatment options for abdominal hernias.There are many different types of abdominal hernias that can occur. The most common abdominal hernias include: Ventral hernia Umbilical hernia Incisional herniaCommon causes for abdominal h...

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04

Apr

Pseudobursa after breast reconstruction (DIEP)

Hello Lynda,Sorry to hear about your DIEP breast reconstruction recovery. If you have a pseudobursa surgery is likely going to be the most definitive treatment.  Time, massage, and PT may help but in my experience, significant resolution of the symptoms associated with...

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04

Apr

Response to question about possible pseudo-bursa after tummy tuck

Q: Anonymous said…Hi Dr. Repta, I had a TT in Jan 2014 no drains. Appx 10mo post op I noticed a vertical bulge appx 4″x1.5″ to the left of my belly button. My surgeon first thought pseudobursa, but further review of pictures said fat deposit above the mu...

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