It's almost 5 weeks since my Tummy Tuck. 2 weeks ago, fluid started leaking from my incision (a red watery fluid), which my plastic surgeon told me it was seroma and that it needs to come out, it's not harmful, and that I just need to wear my binder tighter. Another 2 weeks have passed and the fluid is still coming out more than before. Now I have a small hole (smaller than a dime) under my belly button and yesterday, a clot came out. Is it normal? Or is there anything that must be done? Please advise. I will say besides this hole, the entire incision is healed.
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After a tummy tuck and liposuction, it’s crucial to prioritize gentle exercises initially. Walking is a good starting point to promote circulation and aid recovery. As you progress, focus on core-strengthening exercises like pelvic tilts and gentle abdominal contractions. Consult with your s...
Dear Tacobell,
As we all know, our bodies react to injury by swelling. Surgery is a sterile, organized short term injury to the body in exchange for improvements later on. After an injury, our vessels become leaky and fluid seeps out. Normally, as the original inflammation subsides, the vessels...
IT is not unusual ot have lumps particularly in the lower and central portions of the abdomen just above the pubic hairline.
This happens quite frequently.
It will likely resolve and your best guide is to allow time for this.
