I had my standard TT 8 days ago... feel great, easy recovery so far, but I just noticed a fluid blister near the middle of my incision. It doesnt hurt. I do feel occasional tugging from that incision area, but its mild (been off meds since 6th day). I have a Drs appt in 3 days, can this wait until I see him or should I call the on call line now?
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A tummy tuck can address the loose skin on your abdomen, leaving you with a more contoured, firmer look. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help give you additional information about this procedure, such as risks and benefits, as well as confirming if it is the right ...
It seems that from your description that a suture has gradually worked its way through the skin at the incision line many years after a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Permanent sutures remain there for the life of the patient whereas dissolvable sutures are gone in a few months (digested by the...
The tissue of the upper portion of the tummy tuck is moved down, and the sides undergo a slight rotation in position. Also the upper wound edge is typically longer than the lower wound edge. Plastic surgeons try to avoid creating a longer scar by distributing the tissue such that early on there...