I am 3 weeks post op full tummy tuck with lip and still have puckering. When will this smooth out? I dress my incision every day with Neosporin and gauze.
2 photos
Answers (8)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 13, 2019
Answer: 3 weeks post op and still have Puckering - When will this smooth out?
It's not possible to rule out concerns from just your description. An area that "moves like waves" could indicate a seroma which needs to be evaluated by your surgeon and potentially drained. Swelling is normal and expected after surgery and can last for several weeks. Flying that close after...
Hemorrhoids aren't really linked to a tummy tuck per se, but constipation which leads to hermorrhoids are linked to anesthesia and narcotic pain medications. These two factors as well as not moving around as much can slow down your digestive tract. Be sure to drink fluids and move around as...
If you are not seeing improvement after taking the medications for one week you need to return to your surgeon for further evaluation. A small amount of clear or light yellow discharge is not concerning but it's best that your surgeon assesses the incisions as she/he is most familiar with the...