Dog ears after tummy tuck

[lamornamiss]

Hi all
Well my tummy tuck was done 3 weeks ago and I had my post op appointment today.
The wound has nearly healed just got a small piece about 2cms that is being stubborn just weeping a bit but no infection.
My scar has been tucked away under dressings for nearly 3 weeks but when I braved it and took it off I am a bit disappointed. It's not a very neat scar (my open bypass was neater) it looks like piece of thick cord.:sigh:
I have also got really bad dog ears (one side is a lot worse than the other)
Due to my surgeon being very reluctant to do my op in the first place, I thought I would have a fight getting him to operate again.
Well you could have knocked me down with a feather when I saw his very nice understudy who said no problem we will see you in 6 months and if they are no better we will just have you in and sort those dog ears out

Lets just hope that when I go back in 6 months that they haven't change their mind

 

[Kizzy70]

Poor you, but at least the surgeon recognises they may be a problem, good luck xx

 

[lamornamiss]

Poor you, but at least the surgeon recognises they may be a problem, good luck xx

I hate the consultant but his staff are great!
I just hope that Mr "God" consultant doesn't cock every thing up again and cancel surgery

 

[Miss Tickle]

What a shame Wendy. Who is your consultant and where did you have your op? You've had no luck whatsoever with your tt you poor thing
xx

 

[OOnion]

Wendy you may be supprised how they improve over the next 6 months - I have to say I thought the same when I had mine, I was a bit annoyed they had not done a nice straight line and why had they left me with two dog ears! However they improved hugely over the follow 6 months and by 5 years the scar has almost become invisable, which supprised me as I got bigger I thought it was going to almost stretch and become more obvious ! xx

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

You will still be very swollen inside, Wendy, making the scar look more livid. i bet it is fine by the time you go for your next appointment, honey My dog ears are in a whole other place xxx

 

[lamornamiss]

Yes I am still very swollen had a hernia repair at the same time so quiet a bit of mesh in there as well LOL
I did say to hubby I could live with the one side but the other has got like an upside down pocket of skin
I have taken some photos and might put them up when I feel brave enough

 

[Louanne79]

Hi all
Well my tummy tuck was done 3 weeks ago and I had my post op appointment today.
The wound has nearly healed just got a small piece about 2cms that is being stubborn just weeping a bit but no infection.
My scar has been tucked away under dressings for nearly 3 weeks but when I braved it and took it off I am a bit disappointed. It's not a very neat scar (my open bypass was neater) it looks like piece of thick cord.:sigh:
I have also got really bad dog ears (one side is a lot worse than the other)
Due to my surgeon being very reluctant to do my op in the first place, I thought I would have a fight getting him to operate again.
Well you could have knocked me down with a feather when I saw his very nice understudy who said no problem we will see you in 6 months and if they are no better we will just have you in and sort those dog ears out

Lets just hope that when I go back in 6 months that they haven't change their mind

So glad they're happy to sort it out for you xXx

 

[Louise1]

I had a breat reduction about 10 years ago and I still have little dog ears. The improved massively but they're still there.
As they shrunk I decided to live with them (plus I'd gone private and couldn't really justify the cost of a second surgery). You might find in 6 months that once they've settle ddown with the rest of your scar tissue they aren't too bad.
Good luck hun. Almost forgot.. I was told good supportive underwear can help them settle.
xx

 

[lamornamiss]

I hope that most of it will settle but I've got a feeling that the one side will defo need sorting.:sigh:
As for the support garments.... cycle short style pants for 24/7 for the next 4 to 6 months

 

[Fuffs]

I hope that most of it will settle but I've got a feeling that the one side will defo need sorting.:sigh:
As for the support garments.... cycle short style pants for 24/7 for the next 4 to 6 months

Sexy!!! Lol

Hope you heal well soon lovely. Glad you have at least some support in your corner for possible secondary surgery

 

[Louise1]

I remember I was told to wear a wonderbra (after a breast reduction- go figure) because of where the metal wiring and support was.
I'm sure you'll grow to love your shorts and look back on them fondly!!
xx

 

[flowerofshona]

Give it some time to settle hun, my huge hystorectomy scar had 67 clips and goes hip to hip but 7 years and its faded and the dog ears i had have gone so enjoy the cycling shorts and the sleek look with your clothes on hun it will look amazing !!!! xxxxxxxxx