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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
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 hernia Common causes for abdominal h...
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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
“Hi Dr ReptaI had a TT, w/ muscle repair in Feb 2015 and since then have had to get drained every other month from a seroma above my bellybutton. Now I'm scheduled to do laser lipo to hopefully get the seroma to heal as and close what do you think about this? ” &...
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Apr
Tummy tuck surgery can be a daunting journey to embark on for many. As part of my abdominoplasty practice I feel that providing a place for patients to share their experience and advice would be invaluable. I encourage both current and future tummy tuck patients to ask questions ...
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Apr
Recently Kylie Jenner (of the Kardashian fame) admitted to getting lip filler injections to give her lips a fuller, poutier appearance. Although this is not so much of a surprise it did stir some emotions and thoughts about plastic surgery, youth, and the idea of inner beau...
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Apr
There is a lot of confusion about the various abdominal type hernias that can occur. In this blog post we will review the most common type of abdominal wall hernias, how they most frequently occur, and how they can be repaired. What is a hernia? Lets first start by discussing wha...
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