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 pseduobursa … Continue reading Treatment of possible pseudobursa and question about steroid injection.
Continue ReadingHello 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 liposuction or surgery may also be the case. A CT scan can … Continue reading Bulge after Tummy tuck: Pseudo-bursa suspected
Continue ReadingUnderstanding 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 hernias include: Weight loss Pregnancy Prior abdominal surgery Congenital (born with it) Ventral Hernia A ventral hernia … Continue reading What is a Hernia?
Continue ReadingHello 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 a pseudobursa is often only accomplished by surgical removal. I do not … Continue reading Pseudobursa after breast reconstruction (DIEP)
Continue ReadingQ: 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 muscle in that area. My weight has … Continue reading Response to question about possible pseudo-bursa after tummy tuck
Continue Reading“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 the seroma to heal as and close what do you think about this?” —Jenn Hello … Continue reading Possible pseudo bursa after tummy tuck
Continue ReadingTummy 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 and share their advice. I have and … Continue reading Welcome to my blog!
Continue ReadingRecently 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 beauty and self-growth that I wanted to share with … Continue reading Youth And Plastic Surgery: The Fine Balance Of Inner Versus Outer Beauty
Continue ReadingThere 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 what a hernia is. There … Continue reading Rectus Diastasis, Ventral Hernia, And Belly Button Outies: What Are They, When Do They Occur, And How Are They Fixed?
Continue Reading“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 having the muscles stitched because of the pain afterwards and the … Continue reading Question About Muscle Tightening During Tummy Tuck Surgery
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The safety and well being of our patients and staff are of primary concern. Currently the office is open with modified hours to allow increased spacing for our patients. We are also doing virtual consults and virtual follow-ups for patients that prefer to do so. Elective surgery has temporarily been restricted by the state and we will update everyone as soon as we are notified.
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