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Ice or Heat on Area Where Seroma Was Drained?

3&1/2 Wks After Tummy Tuck. I had a area under my stitches that was red and puffy about a week ago took antibiotics and was the same.

I am 4 wks post tummy tuck. My pubic mound is swollen. Will icing it help?

My pubic mound area gets really swollen and is painful when sitting due to the binder pushing on it. It was not originally swollen when i

Which is better for swelling: ice pack or heating pad?

I had a tummy tuck with lipo to the flanks and upper back 4 days ago. Sometimes my compression garment won't completely cover the entire

Would putting ice over my lower abdomen help the swelling go down sooner?

Recently had a tummy tuck 2/26 to be precise. I had my drains removed today. I noticed and was also told by my surgeon that my belly was

Is it okay to use ice packs on incision site? (photo)

I've been using ice packs on my pons area because it feels better. I just had my drains removed today and there is still some slight

Ice for incision 24 hours after full Tummy Tuck?

I read that putting ice on the incision for 24 hours helps it heal better with less scarring. If so, how often should I do this? Every two

Can applying ice packs to your abdomen 3 months after a tummy tuck help reduce the swelling?

I still have swelling 3 months after a full tummy tuck. Some swelling has gone away but I still have some. Also my abdomen fills hard. Is

Can I Use Ice Packs to Help Reduce Swelling After a Tummy Tuck?

I had a full tummy tuck with lipo 1 wk ago & I have a lot of painful swelling. I'm wearing my compression garment 24/7 like I'm