I had a tummy tuck with lipo. I am 3 weeks post op. the incision area looks to be opening and a kind of clear orange fluid started leaking out about week ago. over the past day it had changed to a yellowish color and still draining. I was given antibiotics by the ER DR he said it looked Ok last week. I cant see my PS cause this was done out of the country I did email him pics and was told to press the tummy to get as much fluid as I can out in the shower and put neosporin on it. please help.
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I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time emotionally after your surgery. It is not uncommon to feel ups and downs as you progress through recovery. The combination of medications and the change in how you look and feel physically can be overwhelming. If you continue to experience these...
You look like an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction on the flanks. Some technical details can help prevent the scar from migrating up and the lipo can help in the flanks. Discuss these concerns with your plastic surgeon. You have to feel comfortable that all...
Hello,It does look like your belly button is taking a little longer. The redness may be a low grad infection or just irritation. The area along the lower incision has some redness too in the middle. You should see your plastic surgeon about the type of wound care she recommends, to help...