After losing 140lbs with lap-band, I had a panniculectomy, an extended abdominoplasty and breast lift in Feb. 2015. After surgery I have these little fat pouches hanging on the front side of my stomach hanging, my stomach splits in the middle, skin still a little lose and I have a large FUPA. I wore my abdominal wrap as instructed. I was told these things were due to swelling and it was normal, but it will be a year next month. only weigh change + or – 5lbs. Are these results normal?
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Thank your for your question. The answer is yes- it will absolutely affect your recovery, and quite possibly your final results, if you do not wear your compression garment until after the drains are removed. The purpose of a compression garment is to prevent swelling. If you don't wear it, your...
Thank you for your question. Typically, if the wound is clean, the only thing that a direct suture closure will do is get rid of the problem area faster - and close the wound. Packing the wound or using a wound VAC is another way to help a surgical area heal from the inside out. Ideally, the...
It is very typical to have swelling in the mons this early after panniculectomy. Swelling can take up to 6 months to resolve. I would however, have close follow up with your surgeon to make sure you do not develop a seroma that could be contributing to the swelling and may need early...