I have a tummy tuck scheduled and I'm concerned about my pubic hair being pulled up higher from the incision. I don't want to have to shave my belly. Is there any way to avoid that from happening or is that in the PS hands?
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Hi, there. From your description, it seems like you have a small area of fat necrosis (dead fat). Fat necrosis occurs when there is insufficient/poor blood supply to the area. I doubt that lymphedema has caused the fat necrosis. Most likely there was a lack of perfusion...
Hi there,yes, it is possible to experience swelling and bloating up to 6 months after a TT.we recommend all our patients to be on a high protein diet ( Dukan, free on line ) , 3 tall glasses of Metamucil sugar free a day, plenty of water, exercise daily, and yes, wear a tight Spanx or cincher...
Typically the drains will drain bloody drainage initially and then this will change to a light pink drainage and then a yellow straw colored drainage. This is expected and normal, but you can always follow up with your plastic surgeon to be sure.