My Jackson Pratt drainage is black and has a bad smell.

It appears you have a significant sized area of necrosis along the incision. It is reasonable to allow the area to demarcate and heal. It appears that you may have some additional fat underneath the black necrosis that also needs debridement.  I think surgical debridement would expose...

I have operated on many diabetic patients over the past, some who require insulin pumps as you do. Typically, they remove the pumps during the surgery and for the next several days, but only under the guidance of their medical physician. Whether it's an endocrinologist, internist, or family...

Thanks for your question.  Most plastic surgeons will not perform a cosmetic body contouring procedure on someone with a BMI > 38.  There are many reason for this, but the first is for your safety and the second is because they want you to get the best results possible...

Thanks for your question. Medically the only thing that would impair your healing is if you are on steroids. You would need to be released by your primary care physician and I'm assuming your rheumatologist. You can then find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to consult with. Best ...

Not recommended. (For a number of reasons.) First, though it sounds appealing to combine two operations into one, one is elective, and the other covered by insurance. Gone are the days when you could get insurance to "cover" the operating room, anesthesia, and many share-able costs, and you...

Hello noha85 Softening and fading of the surgical scars, return of sensation may take several months up to a year or longer. Your abdomen will feel tight for a month or longer. If you have had a muscle repair as well (the usual case), you will feel the most tightness down the center of your ...