Question 1

skin turning black after surgery. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: What needs to be ruled out immediately is an infectious or other necrotizing process affecting your surgical wound.  An er would be the best place to start for an evaluation, as well as asking your surgeon to evaluate you asap.

Question 2

why is my skin peeling after surgery?

Accepted Answer

More Information: It depends on where you are experiencing this problem. Most times, i find my patients have peeling around the incision site where surgical glue has been applied. This is actually the glue that is peeling off, and not the skin. Other times, the skin is peeling due to a reaction to the tape. Removing the tape and keeping the area clean and dry will help.

Please see your surgeon as soon as possible.

Question 3

what foods will enhance and accelarate skin growth/repair after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Food for skin repair: Salmon is rich in omega-3 and omega-6. These essential fatty acids help with cell regeneration, which helps to keep the skin looking young and assists in repairing the skin.

Question 4

the skin from a wound after surgery seems to be growing over on of the staples. do i need to have it seen to immediately, or should i wait for the removal date.

Accepted Answer

Call: Follow the instructions given to you, but you can also call the doctor and let him/her know.

Question 5

how to treat this skin rash after surgery?

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USUALLY...: You can treat it with mild steroid creams like cortaid (hydrocortisone).  If this doesn't help right away, see a dermatologist.

Question 6

are there any skin or sensitivity problems that occur when a turkey neck surgically removed? i am looking into getting my turkey neck surgically removed and i am wondering if the surgery will cause other problems. after surgery, is my condition likely to

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Several : Several techniques are used to improve the contour of the neck.  The specific technique, or combination thereof, will be customized to your specific condition.  During a face and neck lift, the skin is redraped and the excess is removed.  The muscles are not removed, they will be repositioned and tightened with sutures, and may or may not be divided in the neck.  This surgery will typically result in a tight feeling and some numbness but this will resolve over time.  Your medical problems will need to be optimized before surgery to minimize the risk of complications.  The results are long lasting, but are not forever.  The longevity of the procedure is highly dependent on the quality of your tissue.

Question 7

after being discharged from the hospital after surgery, i developed a hard ball of skin on my forearm where a shot was given, why & what kind of shot?

Accepted Answer

Forearm: There is no way to know what shot was given simply by the fact there was a reaction to it. On your forearm, it was more likely to be an iv insertion or blood draw as most injections are not given in the forearm generally. If it is not painful or red, give it time and it will probably resolve on its own.

Question 8

i was found to be anemic due to the large fibroids .my hair -head, has stopped growing.what could be the cause?after surgery, will it grow back longer?

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Maybe but it depends: Your hair can stop growing due to major stress. Typically we think of child birth and hospitalizations but extreme anemia can do this too. Assuming your thyroid is normal and your blood count recovers after your operation, then we would expect your hair to return to normal. But expect several months to go by before you see a full head of hair again.

Question 9

two weeks ago i got otoplasty. my ears really stuck out at the bottom, the top not so much and this is apparently pretty unusual. however, even after surgery the bottom still sticks out almost the same. will they ever stick closer to my head?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible you are not seeing the final result of your procedure since there may still be swelling to your ears. You may still have residual swelling for about 6 weeks or so after a procedure like this. But, if you are not satisfied with the results, you should see the doctor who did the procedure to see if there is anything else that can be done to get the result you are looking for.

Question 10

hello. two weeks ago i got otoplasty. my ears really sticked out at the bottom, the top not so much and this is apparently pretty unusual. however, even after surgery they still stick out almost the same. will they ever stick closer to my head..?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on what and how you had the corrective surgery. If unhappy with the result pl talk to your surgeon. Good luck

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Skin turning black after surgery. should i be worried?

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The skin from a wound after surgery seems to be growing over on of the staples. do i need to have it seen to immediately, or should i wait for the removal date.

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How to treat this skin rash after surgery?

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Are there any skin or sensitivity problems that occur when a turkey neck surgically removed? i am looking into getting my turkey neck surgically removed and i am wondering if the surgery will cause other problems. after surgery, is my condition likely to

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After being discharged from the hospital after surgery, i developed a hard ball of skin on my forearm where a shot was given, why & what kind of shot?

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I was found to be anemic due to the large fibroids .my hair -head, has stopped growing.what could be the cause?after surgery, will it grow back longer?

A member asked:

Two weeks ago i got otoplasty. my ears really stuck out at the bottom, the top not so much and this is apparently pretty unusual. however, even after surgery the bottom still sticks out almost the same. will they ever stick closer to my head?

A member asked:

Hello. two weeks ago i got otoplasty. my ears really sticked out at the bottom, the top not so much and this is apparently pretty unusual. however, even after surgery they still stick out almost the same. will they ever stick closer to my head..?

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