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.
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August 15, 2019
Answer: 3 weeks post op and still have Puckering - When will this smooth out?
Hello. Great question. Based on your description, it appears you have fluid collection. The fluid needs to be drained, if necessary, another drain may need to be placed.
Constipation is very common after abdominoplasty for multiple reasons & that can lead to &/or exacerbate hemorrhoids. Tightening the abdominal wall as commonly done in tummy tuck can slow bowel movement as well as most opioid pain-medications
Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. Wound dehiscence is not uncommon post op. Every surgeon has different post op protocols. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.