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10 Days Post-op + Tummy Tuck

Bleeding Incision After Tummy Tuck

It's been about 10 days since my Tummy Tuck and I haven't had any issues that haven't been answered except that I was using a back brace since my back...

Tummy Feels Soft and Not Tight After Tummy Tuck

I had a Tummy Tuck 9 days ago and my tummy is not very tight. It looks flatter (there is some swelling) but it feels soft. Is that normal?

Can the Tightened Muscles of a Tummy Tuck Come Loose?

I was wondering if the muscles that are tightened in the abdomen can come loose? And if so what would it feel like? I had my tummy tuck 10 days ago...

Marathon Training After Tummy Tuck?

I am 8 weeks post-op Abdominoplasty, and want to start running my usual 40+ miles a week for my marathon training. Will I hurt any of my results, pull...

Allergic Reaction from Surgical Glue?

I am a 42 years old female. I had a tummy tuck 8days ago and I have a severe allergic reaction from the surgical glue. My surgeon put me on steroid...

Had a TT 10 Days Ago and Still Draining Dark Red in my Drain, Should I Worry?

FULL TT without muscle tightening or liposuction 10 days ago and my drain is still draining dark red blood where 99% of the time I have to strip the...

Why is my Skin Changing Color 9 Days After Tummy Tuck and Lipo? Should I Worry? (photo)

I'm 9 days post op from full tummy tuck and tummy lipo. This morning I noticed that from mons to under navel, my skin looks brownish blue. No pain...

Not Able to Stand Upright Post Tummy Tuck?

I am 10 days post abdominoplasty and liposuction of the thighs and I still can not stand upright. Is this normal?

Wife Had Tummy Tuck 9 Days Ago; Has Been Drinking Bottle of Wine/night Since Day 5. Is This Bad?

My wife had tummy tuck 9 days ago and has been drinking bottle of wine/night since day 5 after the surgery. She still has a drain in. Is this bad? I...

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