Battling Bumpy & Lumpy Incisions After Surgery | Healing Ridge

Discover the secrets to overcoming the challenges of the healing ridge with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. William Miami. Dive into the expertise of Dr. William as he unravels the techniques and insights to achieve smooth and flawless skin after procedures like tummy tucks, liposuction, and breast surgeries. Don't miss this informative and captivating video with expert guidance for optimal healing and results.
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[@luciane5556]

Hey Dr. William, I love watching your videos! I’ve been watching for 2 and a half years. I was so confident planning my surgery, but I see those reviews about the staff, not from one person, but a lot of people saying they treat others badly, and make them uncomfortable. They also only see you the day of the surgery. It scares me because I want to see you way before the surgery. Make sure you talk to their staff because you’re a very famous doctor, and you don’t want to lose all your fame because of these people.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately I don't run the practice so I don't have a lot of control in this regard, but I can say the people I work with in the clinic are caring and treat patients well. I am always happy to see patients anytime before their surgery; sometimes several months in advance of their surgery which is really ideal.

[@janetfelder4536]

Hi there. I just had surgery with Dr Williams on 9/12. His staff are so friendly and accommodating. Not everything online is true. I loved and enjoyed my experience. Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op.

[@purplepurple3549]

I just want to say I love ALL your videos. You truly know how to break things down to. Laymans terms and you are so down to earth. Thank you so much I’m sure your amazing doctor

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that. I like to teach. Join me Sept 18 at 7pm for a LIVE youtube class on preparing for a BBL if you are interested.

[@kekeanderson9828]

This is the ONLY page I have alerts/notifications set. Love it! So informative.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Hahaha. Maybe it is time for you to branch out a little bit!

[@Mermaidlife97]

Just wow! I had periapical surgery for a cyst a couple of weeks ago and am feeling this now and I did indeed PANIC until I googled it specifically to my surgery and then I came across your video after reading about it

[@sblspawn3004]

Excellent video Dr William! Very informative and interesting. Thank you very much! I had an open inguinal hernia surgery with mesh 4 months ago and I had a terrible recovery with a lot of pain and possible tendon damage. The extended surgery time coincided with a planned move to another state and it has been terrible for me. I had to move a 3 bedroom house from Fl to TX practically by myself. Driving for almost 18 hours and after that, cleaning, fixing up and remodeling the new house. I haven't stopped working and being on the go for almost 2 months. I had to go to a pain management clinic to get a cortisone shot 6 weeks after surgery. Currently I still have pain, tightness and sharp twinges in my groin area. But one thing I noticed 2 days ago, is that my scar still remains pink and dark in small areas. And it feels raised and bumpy by a length of about 3/4 of an inch. A little bump about 1/8 or 3/16 of an inch high. A little sore sometimes. I am still in the process of getting new insurance and adjusting to my new life in another state. I have only been here for 15 days and the truth is that this little bump on my scar has me a little nervous.

[@long43034]

Dr. William… I wish I had found you before my tummy tuck 2 weeks ago. Umbilicus looks like I have hemorrhoids in it. The nurse said don’t worry you will start marble therapy. I saw your video and you DO NOT DO THAT. Will this bulging go down on its own or that’s what I am stuck with? Also your education on cosmetic surgery is fantastic! Thank you! ❤

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I can't answer you directly as I would need to see you but I can say that with my patients it is not uncommon to have some protrusion of the belly button early on from swelling and internal fat pressure but that it usually resolves as the swelling goes down and with loss of the internal fat. I personally don't think a marble is ever a good idea.

[@long43034]

Thank you so kindly for responding to me! I ordered your ogee faja with bra. I am really looking forward to it. I have been watching tons of your videos. Excellent education and well presented with a side of humor! Thank you so much for education. You’re a rock star in my book!!!! Bravo!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Wow. That's so nice of you to say. I appreciate you watching. Any questions about the faja let me know.

[@ArshadMehmood-jz5qj]

Great Thanks.. Very well explained...Dr. Willam i love your wisdom....😍

[@DrWilliamMiami]

My pleasure.

[@ldysantana5]

Hi Dr. Miami. Your video was very informative. How long post op should you start this scar treatment after a tummy tuck?

[@isntthataj]

Silicone scar tape helped me a lot. I've applied it since I was able to and I've had women tell me my scar looks good because it's not lumpy/bumpy! If I stop using it for a couple weeks, I notice my scar will get lumpy/bumpy. If I start using my scar gel and tape again, it flattens back out. It's been 10 months. I have mostly flat scar with hyperpigmentation but I'm sure it'll slowly fade away. I plan on getting tattoos around it.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Keep up the scar care because it sounds as if it is working!!

[@PrinceCastillo-xr8tv]

Thank you! Very comforting ❤

[@DrWilliamMiami]

You are so welcome.

[@juniorwife2]

Hi Dr. William, thank you for the time you take to put out such helpful info. Your love for your craft is evident. ❤ How many wks after tummy tuck Sx should you start massage and scar tape application?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I suggest to my patients to start treating their scar at three weeks after surgery. Here is a video with the program I have my patients use to treat their scars. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2q2Z4uirNGbq80si=cHkz2CvHfZtW3gx6

[@blondiesgirl1986]

Hey Dr. William, I love watching your videos!! you're so informative and much appreciated. I wanted to ask is there a big risk to having plastic surgery with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Thank you. I personally prefer not to operate on patients with RA just because of the medications which can interfere with healing but I would speak with your Rheumatologist to see their thoughts.

[@blondiesgirl1986]

@@DrWilliamMiami yes I just tried to book with you and I have she doesn’t have a problem with me having surgery. I only take Humira once every ten days.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I am sorry but I don't operate on patients on Humira.

[@blondiesgirl1986]

@@DrWilliamMiami thank you i appreciate you responding to me

[@heymissdemic]

Very informative

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad you think so!

[@robertbornstein9366]

I had open inguinal hernia surgery on my right side about six weeks ago. I still have like an "L" shape firm lump along the length of the incision - basing out (forming the L) at the lowest point. Is this still considered normal and part of the healing ridge? How long typically does this lump remain until it flatens out - consistent with the opposite side? I wish physicians would articulate what you just said in the video to ease concerns.

[@B3aUti2020]

Dr. William what if you still have loose skin 6 months post op after a tummy tuck!?

[@susanareyes8728]

Hi Dr William I had Lipo and tummy tuck, how long before I can start working out again?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

6 weeks after surgery is usually when the strength of the incisions and the muscle repair are strong enough to tolerate working out.

[@06brighteyes]

Hi Dr. William I had a tummy tuck 1/8/24 my results turned out amazing, except I have lumps along my incisions on one side. I do use silicon, but I will also buy the strips. If after a year and it's still the same. is there something that could be done? Thanks for your help

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Usually those lumps will disappear over the first year with good scar massage. It is normal for them to start out lumpy but they usually do smooth out with good, consistent scar massage.

[@omarjames1589]

I feel a hard bump underneath my abdominal incisions. I was a little scared it might be a hernia but it feels too hard to be a hernia and doesn't go away when lying on my back.

[@aashibhatia5675]

I had arm liposuction done. On day 4 there was some swelling in arm specially on lower part and just above elbow where I tend to store fat the most, but still after swelling it looks slimmer than before. But starting day 8-10 Skin around lower arm feels tighter. Major Concern: There is huge swelling or bump just above the elbow now which hard when touch , it start from elbow till middle arm in curved shape and when poke feel tight like there is muscle underneath but no muscle cause such bump on elbow what is it

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I would suggest seeing your surgeon. I would have to examine you in order to say.

[@GuidetteExpert]

What if the vaser lipo scar is opposite of bumpy with no tissue under to hold the skin making it look crapy/wrinkly? Do you have any lasers that work on that?

[@pattondanielle]

What about 18 months after 360 tummy tuck. I did all they massage and silicone? My scars are flat the just feel tight. I wish you talked about those that do end up with fibrosis after liposuction.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I do talk about fibrosis, but it is usually about the ways to prevent fibrosis because there is no treatment for fibrosis. So I focus on what a patient can do to prevent fibrosis. It's why I am releasing FibroGuard in March. My focus is on the prevention.

[@susanareyes8728]

Hi Dr William I had my Lipo and Tummy tuck with you 6 weeks ago, when can I go to beach and under the water?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Today.

[@susanareyes8728]

@@DrWilliamMiami today?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Well now it is yesterday.

[@lettyvillegas9461]

I Love your videos

[@elomaria3]

Hi do we massage the silicon gel in first then cover with strips or gel at night strips in the morning

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Apply the scar gel twice a day using the massage bottle that comes with the gel and then at night wear the strips and sleep in them. In the morning remove the strips and then begin scar massage again with the Ogee Scar Gel.

[@flawless140]

Hi Doc I was wondering if you will ever be doing a video on fat necrosis after a BBL when you have dead fat & it’s not oil just dead fat I have been looking for the right doctor for the past two years due to a spot I have are you familiar with patients with fat necrosis

[@flawless140]

Any advice

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Here is a video on fat necrosis after a BBL kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYCbo2Sobcx1l7s

[@Mmtiger0480]

Is this the same concept for a lipo burns once its done scabbing, massages and silicone?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

All wounds or incisions heal this way.

[@WomanlyGood]

I have a very painul 8 inch scar from my hip replacement. There are two ridges on either side where the topical scar is. There is a finger width space between the ridges. Could have my internal scars come apart? I've been in so much pain and in pain management and had injection in it. Almost 1.5yrs po. Any ideas?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Thats a little unusual. Scars don't usually hurt. I would contact your surgeon to make sure all is good with your hip.

[@hannahlove1562]

Hey doc! I got BBL and lipo 360 on 9/2/2023 and I still see hip dips. Is this normal? Also if it eventually fills within 6 months could they come back later? Please advise

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Unfortunately hip dips will not fill in after surgery if they are not there immediately after your surgery.

[@anomajosephine4535]

Hello doctor i discovered this bumpy ridge a week after my c section surgery when i went to the doctor for dressing. Its been 3 months now and its not flat yet. Is it normal?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

That's normal. It takes a whole year to flatten but you should be doing scar care every day. Here is a link to my scar care system if you are interested. ogeerecovery.com/collections/ogee-scar-recovery

[@sosoboricua]

When can massage start? I’m 4 weeks post op and still have some scans on my incision.

[@gomez7408]

Doctor I have a question. What about after one year of having extended tummy tuck and the ridge has disappeared on the extended part but above my pubic area is still very lumpy and I ended up with a little pouch. Can this be fixed, will it go away?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

That is not uncommon. It is a pretty easy fix with liposuction.

[@gomez7408]

@@DrWilliamMiami I would love to get in touch with you, do you take virtual consultation? I am in California. My tummy tuck was done July 2022 in Colombia am very happy however I think I was left with what they call doggie ears and maybe not left with the OG line. I have nice projection but not OG line. Would like to make contact for a virtual consultation. Thank you for all your helpful videos

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I am sorry. I don't do virtual consultations but you can email me at [e-mail] and I can look at photos.

[@suejddaiu7643]

I had a surgery on my hand to take off the ganglion cyst but the wound isn't just a little bumpy it's stiff like a bone. Is this normal doctor? And it's been 5 months and it's still there.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I would see your Hand Surgeon to make sure everything is ok. It's hard to say but with the ganglion cyst now gone I am wondering if you are indeed feeling your bone.

[@suejddaiu7643]

2 weeks after taking the bandages off I saw it was just a bit bumpy. Thinking this may be temporary and normal after a surgery I let it of but after a while it wasn't going away. So I went to the doctor that did my surgery and asked him about it . He explained to me that the way he did the surgery was he tied the source were the cyst comes like a water ball. I don't know how he tied or if this is how it's done I don't now but it appears he connected it to my hand skin. Dissatisfied with what I heard I went to another doctor whom I was told is very good. He told me to x ray my hand. After he took a look it showed no cyst there it just looked normal. He then told me the bones may bumb together as a result of surgery or something like that don't really know or understand how. Now what do you think I should do doctor? What's ur suggestion. I just feel a little pain while my hand is active it's not crazy pain but it's there and it's constant. I would really appreciate a response doctor.

[@ninijohn8211]

@DrWilliam Miami please help I am from canada i wanted to come to you , i am diabetic and have blood pressure they all well controlled and ii also have LS, DO U THINK I AM candidate for lipo and BBL i only want you i dont want go any where else please help ,

[@DrWilliamMiami]

It's best to email me directly at [e-mail] and we can discuss.

[@nurzhamalcrutchfield1136]

My TT was 10 months ago but I have bumpy 6in long above my pubic, is it something else?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I would see your surgeon to say for sure but without examining you it sounds to me like scar tissue. Massaging the incision with silicone gel by yourself would likely help, but it is a slow process so you would be looking at performing the self massage of the area for 12 months.

[@Vargas760]

Just had surgery hernia robotic and this is my second week and I feel like a ball or lump where my surgery was at is this what you are talking about?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I can't really answer a specific question. I would suggest you speak with your surgeon.

[@chiefbrodyrobertson2950]

I feel lumps around the incision points hernia location is fine. Just waiting on docs calling me back

[@remybrandee8195]

Hello @Dr William. Do you advise to start using the gel only when the scab starts to come away from the TT? Or when all of the Scab comes away? Thanks in advance 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I would use it when all of the scabs are off and the incision is all closed and then massage like heck!

[@remybrandee8195]

@@DrWilliamMiami Brilliant. Thanks 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾