Can infection be possible from my body sweat? I plan doing TT in May living in NY, it is not that crazy hot here but can be while I recover. I will be wearing compression garment and concern if summer sweat can somehow cause infection.. I will have drains, please share tips how to take care of drains and scar to avoid lumps and infection! Thank you.
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April 23, 2019
Answer: What are the chances of infection from sweat if I do a tummy tuck in the summer?
Congratulations on your impressive weight loss. Liposuction removes pockets of excess fat. It is not designed to reduce an overall body fat percentage. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your concerns and learn more about ways to address your...
Thank you for your question. Seromas do occur with tummy tucks. Typically they can be aspirated with a needle in the office. I recommend following up with your PS or consulting with one new where you live to have it drained. Good luck with your recovery.
It sounds like you had a reaction potentially to the adhesive or something else that was in contact with your incision. From your description the changes you have made are improving the situation. Continue to follow the advice of your surgeon and report any concerns.
