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Linda0219 Lachine, MI |
I had a Tummy Tuck on Jan 4, 2010; at the end of the incission on my right side there is a bump of what seems like fat.
My doctor said it would smooth out. Is this normal?
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drpousti Plastic surgeon La Jolla, CA United States View My Professional Profile |
Dog ear March 2, 2010 12:01 PM A picture would have been helpful, but based on the information, it sounds like you may have a little dog ear, which would need to be removed. However, allow things to heal because things (more) A picture would have been helpful, but based on the information, it sounds like you may have a little dog ear, which would need to be removed. However, allow things to heal because things may change or improve before considering removal of the excess fatty area. This can be done under a local anesthesia in the office depending on the severity of the case. However, after you've healed, consult with your plastic surgeon. (less) |
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fallekmd Plastic surgeon englewood cliffs, NJ United States View My Professional Profile |
March 1, 2010 6:17 PM agree (more) agree (less) |
docblinski Plastic surgeon Miami, FL United States View My Professional Profile |
March 1, 2010 12:41 PM Yes in deed IT IS A "DOPG EAR"!!! From MIAMI (more) Yes in deed IT IS A "DOPG EAR"!!! From MIAMI (less) |
scottkinfw Plastic surgeon Southlake, TX United States View My Professional Profile |
dog ear February 28, 2010 6:54 PM You are describing a "dog ear" which occasionally occurs during the closure. Small dog ears will settle, while larger ones will need to be surgically corrected. Should not be a big (more) You are describing a "dog ear" which occasionally occurs during the closure. Small dog ears will settle, while larger ones will need to be surgically corrected. Should not be a big procedure if it needs to be corrected. (less) |
drmarkmann Plastic surgeon Ellicott City , MD United States View My Professional Profile |
"Dog Ears" February 28, 2010 2:38 PM Hi Linda This is most likely what we call a Dog ear. Depending on how big it is, it may need to be surgically revised. However, since you are only couple of months since your surgery, you (more) Hi Linda This is most likely what we call a Dog ear. Depending on how big it is, it may need to be surgically revised. However, since you are only couple of months since your surgery, you may see it improve or even go away with time since you are probably still somewhat swollen. The best thing to do is to discuss this with your surgeon and either make a plan for correction or be patient if he really thinks it will get better. Good luck (less) |
samir Plastic surgeon Baltimore, MD United States View My Professional Profile |
Tummy Tuck February 28, 2010 2:06 PM What you are describing is probablya "Dog Ear" Excess skin and fat. It will need surgical revision (more) What you are describing is probablya "Dog Ear" Excess skin and fat. It will need surgical revision (less) |
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