Abdominal Ventral Hernia And Pseudo-Bursa
Abdominal surgery is exceedingly common. General surgery, urology, gynecology, spine surgery, and bariatric surgery all have surgical procedures that require abdominal surgery. Because of this as...
View ArticlePossible Lower Abdominal Wall Losseness
Cassandra has left a new comment on your post “Endoscopic Abdominoplasty”: I am 5 months post full tummy tuck and although my upper abdomen is still intact, my lower abdominal muscles seem to have have...
View ArticleHealing After Panniculectomy
Q: Nana Schultz said… Plz help have very hard knot from bottom of panniculectomy incision to pubic area on left side..has been oozing pinkish thick fluid..right side isn’t hard or painful. I’m 3 wks...
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Five Signs Of A Good Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck can be a powerful plastic surgery procedure. It can provide an incredible amount of improvement in the shape and appearance of an individual’s abdomen and make a significant impact in the...
View Article4 Facts About Tummy Tuck Surgery
Tummy tuck surgery has one of the highest satisfaction rates of any elective cosmetic procedures. Because of this, tummy tuck surgery continues to be one of the most common plastic surgery procedures....
View ArticleQuestion About Muscle Tightening During Tummy Tuck Surgery
“Anonymous said… Hi I lost weight about 8 years ago and have managed to keep it off , I am wanting tt surgery as my tummy is a little saggy and flabby, I am 32 and a size 10-12 and I am worried about...
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Rectus Diastasis, Ventral Hernia, And Belly Button Outies: What Are They,...
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...
View ArticleYouth And Plastic Surgery: The Fine Balance Of Inner Versus Outer Beauty
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...
View ArticleWelcome to my blog!
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...
View ArticlePossible pseudo bursa after tummy tuck
“Hi Dr Repta I 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...
View ArticleResponse 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...
View ArticlePseudobursa 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleBulge 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...
View ArticleTreatment 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....
View ArticleHeamatoma 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...
View ArticlePartial 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...
View ArticlePseudobursa 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....
View ArticleTummy 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...
View ArticleIs 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...
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