I had my tummy tuck 4 days ago and I'm only draining 30 ml/24 hrs if not less with a lot of air/space in tubes. is this normal?

At two weeks post op you still have expected swelling which is influencing the appearance of your belly button. Continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and be sure to discuss your concerns. It's important that you feel comfortable and confident in your recovery.

Dear Cardenas1991Thanks for your question and photos.  Your "soft, squishy lower abdomen" may be due to excess subcutaneous tissue (fat), fluid collection, and/or edema (swelling).  Since your plastic surgeon can examine you in-person, you should follow up with your plastic surgeon for his/her e...

After seeing your before photos  - Your results are GREAT! the hyperpigmetaion on the bb is so minor. Try lightening gels or there are lasers for this issue. ..

Congratulations on your weight loss and wanting to improve your figure with body contouring surgery.  Certain combinations of surgery work better than others, especially when it comes to recovery after massive weight loss body contouring surgery.  Make sure you choose a board-certified...

Thank you for your question. It’s wise to avoid direct sun exposure for at least several weeks after surgery, as sun damage can affect the healing of your scar. If you’re intent on sunbathing, keep your abdomen out of the sun, and the incisions in particular. Check with your plastic surgeon if ...

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. It is reasonable to use an abdominal board after your tummy tuck, but you should wait until you are completely healed before you use it. I suggest at least 3 weeks from the time of surgery. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to ...