Any plastic surgery has its risks, and a tummy tuck is no different. This type of procedure is also known as a tummy tuck and helps give the appearance of a flat, smooth stomach. You won’t lose weight with it, but it can get rid of any excess skin after weight loss, or perhaps eliminate the stomach bulge that comes with pregnancy.
Clearly, like any surgery, there is the possibility of negative effects after the operation, and a rash is one of them.
Some people have the operation to get rid of the rash they have due to excess skin. Maybe they lost weight or their skin has just fallen off with age. Either way, it often rubs against the lower stomach area, creating redness and irritation. These people may not be so pleasantly surprised when they get a rash after a tummy tuck, but this time as a result of something that was used during surgery.
Rash after a tummy tuck can be caused by several things. For some people, the tape used to hold the gauze in place after surgery causes red, pimple-like dots to form. It can persist for months after the tape has been removed. In such cases, once the tape is gone, you can use an exfoliating product to get rid of the old skin.
A moisturizer can help the area heal. If the rash is not near the incisions where the tape was, you could be allergic to the medication you have been prescribed, in which case you should stop taking it immediately and tell your surgeon.
In fact, any skin irritation should be reported to your surgeon immediately. He or she may tell you that it is temporary and perfectly normal for her situation. You may also be told to use over-the-counter skin care products to lighten your skin, or perhaps prescription medications.
But your doctor may also realize that something is not right and that you need to get treatment right away. The only way to find out in time is to tell him as soon as possible.
After a tummy tuck, a rash may mean nothing, but it shouldn’t go unnoticed. In fact, you can expect a myriad of side effects after surgery, from nausea to numbness in the area. But your doctor should be aware of any effects, especially if you weren’t warned about their possibility in the first place. It may be a cliché, but it is better to be safe than sorry.