I am 9 weeks post TT and feel so swollen. I had splitting suctures so my healing has been slow. The latest is pain on the sides of my waitst.the left side is swollen but my the wound is fully healed. What do you think is going on?
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September 10, 2019
Answer: Slow healing, 9 weeks post TT with lipo. What do you think is going on?
Hello and thank you for your question...Liposuction and tummy tuck together in the same operation is probably one of the toughest surgery, in regards to recovery, that we as plastic surgeons perform. Although it is expected to have some pain and discomfort for at least the 1st week and maybe ...
I'm sorry you are having a rough start to your recovery. The best thing you can do is keep in contact with your surgeon and closely follow all post operative instructions. She/He will help you through issues as you recover from your procedures. It will improve!
Seroma formation can be frustrating. It's not uncommon to need multiple aspirations along with compression to help resolve them. At times further intervention in the form of drains, or even surgery is needed. As you have had this issue persist for several months it is likely a capsule has...