I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and about a week ago I developed redness and a little drainage from incision sight. My ps removed 1 stitch. Now I am waiting for it to heal or he says he will have to remove another one. Today, I woke up and there is a lot of whitish, yellowish tissue inside. There is a little pain. I use a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide mixed with water to clean it, then use neosporin and a bandaid a about 2-3x daily. Should I be letting it air out at all? Please Help! so scared!
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Different surgeons treat the belly button in different ways after a tummy tuck. I don't use a marble, but I do pack some dressings there for the first week or so after surgery. Ask you surgeon about his or her preferences for treatment of all of your wounds after surgery.
If your overall health is good aside from your weight, than a tummy tuck will aid your mobility and appearance greatly even though you are not at an ideal weight. I have many patients like you that once that flap of skin is removed, their mobility is better, exercise is easier and they can...
Thank you for your question. You sound as though you are in excellent condition, spin and only have a small amount of loose skin on your tummy.With your history of lymphedema I would be reluctant to perform a full tummy tuck on you for fear of interfering with lymphatic drainage from your lower...
