Hello .I had a tummy tuck operation 30 days ago and I had developed skin necrosis at the sekond day of the operation.There is still crust on it but it started healing.Will it heal without leaving a scar?and if it does will there be a noticable scar?
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Thank you for your question. It is too early to know what your final results will be at only 5 days post op. I would certainly suggest that you give this some time (3-6 months) for the swelling to subside, but in the meantime, let your physician know about your concerns. Good luck.
When you stepped on the drain you may have pulled it out far enough that you have lost the seal. The drain tube actually has many small holes in it, all of which are supposed to be under the skin, and only the portion with no holes should protrude outside. When a hole in the side...
Neither of these conditions would likely prevent you from having this surgery, but they can increase the risks. Tummy Tuck has been associated with higher risk of blood clots than a breast augmentation, and is likely to have a greater impact on your ability to get around ("mobilize")...
