I want to know if this is normal bruising or necrosis. I had a tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks 6 days ago. 2 days post operation i saw a blue spot by my pubic area, 3 P.O it turned purple with a black spot by the T incision, 4 P.O the big incision also got some black spots in it. I don't smoke, live very healthy and have no diabetics. Do you think the purple spot turns black? And is there necrotic tissue visible in my pictures? Picture 1 is a picture showing 3,4 and 6 P.O Do you think the purple spot gets necrotic and becomes a hole?
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October 15, 2013
Answer: I Had a Tummy Tuck 3 Days Ago with Lipo of the Flanks. Now I'm Blue/purple. Is This Bruising or Necrosis?
First of all thank you for the question. I normally have my patients start taking Senokot S after surgery to help produce a bowel movement. Between the narcotics and General Anesthesia it can constipate you. I would recommend you review your post op information...
I do a lot of tummy tucks so I think I'm pretty up to date.
I took a tummy tuck course from Dr. Rosenfield at a recent meeting. His understanding of the procedure and this results were absolutely phenomenal. So I mention him not because i've watched him in the OR or examined his...
Tightness afterwards is normal with tummy tuck surgery. Ambulating, lymphatic massage, and compression garments are all meant to expedite the recovery process along with good old-fashioned time.
