Is it normal to still be draining a lot after 12 days? It is dark red. I'm still draining 40 on both sides daily.

Thanks for your question. It will take about 3-6 months for the incision to settle, and more like a full year to see your final results. Just try and be patient - and ask your surgeon about recommendations for scar creams (if any), and when to start massaging the scar. Glad you're happy! Best of...

Hello,You appear to have a normal result with a lot of swelling. Keep close follow up with your doctor and in time (3 to 4 months) you will have a much improved appearance.Best of luck!

Dear jtwildone05,Thank you for your question. Swelling in the scrotal region is common after a tummy tuck procedure. Swelling often moves with gravity. Having surgery on your abdomen can cause swelling to occur below the surgical area. It is best to see your operating surgeon in person to be...

First, if you feel like you have fluid then it should be evaluated and possibly drained by your surgeon. At 2 weeks, you have a lot of healing left to do in terms of the final scar appearance. Expect it to take a few months at least. Ask your surgeon about options such as silicone sheets to help.

Thank you for the question and pictures. You should be very proud of the appearance of your abdominal wall, especially after multiple pregnancies! In my practice, I would not offer you a mini tuck operation.  I would either suggest that you avoid surgery altogether or undergo full tummy tuck ...

Congratulations on your weight loss! It is difficult to tell without personally evaluating you, but people who have especially slack skin in their midsection and abdominal muscle weakness need more than what diet and exercise alone can offer. Typical candidates for a full tummy tuck are...