Is it safe to not wear a compression garment/ spanx, 8 weeks after my tummy tuck and muscle repair even though I do still have swelling? My garment is difficult to put on, difficult to take off and uncomfortable to wear.
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Preoperative labs and other studies are individualized for each patient. Healthy patients without any increased medical risks do not typically need preoperative labs.
There are many reasons for having pain, and you should see your doctor as soon as possible for an examination. You could have a late seroma, or fluid collection that has become infected and can cause pain and swelling. This typically drains dependently and could pool in the suprapubic area. It...
Rarely a problem with wound healing will occur after such surgery and it can then take many weeks to resolve. diligent local wound care, antibiotics, and regular attention from your surgeon are all part of what is needed to overcome the problem; it is not unusual for this process to take many...