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. Combining tummy tuck with a GYN procedure such as a hysterectomy is not uncommon. It can be convenient to just have one recovery. It just takes a little coordination between the two surgery teams. The best thing is probably to find out where your OB/GYN surgeon wishes...

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 ...