Could my water pill increase drainage post tummy tuck?

Thank you very much for your interesting message. Very mild discharge is relatively normal at this stage but a wave when you push your stomach would indicate that you are developing a seroma. Generally we would recommend that the seroma is drained if it is large enough to cause a wave.We would...

By looking at the photos, it does not seem to be a hematoma at this time. Most probable what you see is the difference in the amount of fat (thickness) that you have above the belly button and below the belly button, this also accentuated by the swelling in the area. During the tummy tuck...

Thanks for the question, this is a common question for tummy tuck patients. In general, it is likely that you have not caused any damage to your results. After a tummy tuck sporadic pain is normal to the healing process, and can often be controlled with OTC (over the counter) pain medications....

It's unusual for you to be draining so much after 6 weeks so best to see your plastic surgeon so you can be properly examined and evaluated in person. Good luck!

Your photos demonstrate several issues that you describe.  Your surgeon can examine you and provide answers to your questions that are more exact than anything that can be done online.  Certainly, all of us have had patients who request revision from abdominoplasty and the fact that...

Dear CurseBeGone, Typically, cold packs are used postoperatively in patients to quell swelling. Typically, this has only beneficial the first 48 hours. You need to be judicious though on a tummy tuck because it could cause constriction of the blood vessels supplying the flap just below the...