I'm day 7 postop from a full tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks. I also have a big blister from the adhesive tape ( seen in 2nd photo). My compression garment has been much too tight and I have had to readjust it. I've noticing pleating and swollen creases at the incision site maybe from the garment? I am worried about the bruising I have seen over the last couple days and don't know if this looks like necrosis or just dark bruising? Also Will the creases go away on their own?
October 17, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty/Liposuction/Vaser High Definition Procedures/Tummy Tuck Revision I appreciate your question.
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October 17, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty/Liposuction/Vaser High Definition Procedures/Tummy Tuck Revision I appreciate your question.
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October 18, 2016
Answer: Bruising? I agree with the previous comments, and you should contact your plastic surgeon. However from the photos it appears to just be bruising and is mainly around the flanks where the liposuction was performed. It is very common to come out in worse bruises where liposuction is performed, than in areas of excisional surgery (removal of the excess skin and fat). It is too early to comment on the creases, but liposuction will encourage some skin retraction, so the creases are quite likely to settle. A well fitting compression garment is advisable.
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October 18, 2016
Answer: Bruising? I agree with the previous comments, and you should contact your plastic surgeon. However from the photos it appears to just be bruising and is mainly around the flanks where the liposuction was performed. It is very common to come out in worse bruises where liposuction is performed, than in areas of excisional surgery (removal of the excess skin and fat). It is too early to comment on the creases, but liposuction will encourage some skin retraction, so the creases are quite likely to settle. A well fitting compression garment is advisable.
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