I had a successful tummy tuck 2 years ago. Since then I have gained a significant amount of weight somewhere about 20-25 lbs. I am now experiencing a bit of pain in my stomach area. I'm hoping that I haven't done any significant damage. Now that I've begun working what excercises should I do to ensure that my abdominal muscles stay put?
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I typically remove drains in 2 to 3 weeks depending upon the quality of drainage and the amount of drainage. I would ask your surgeon about this as the specifics of each case are different. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen surgeon as recommendations...
This may be a fluid collection that may be need to be drained. It is best to be examined by your surgeon. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen surgeon as recommendations may be different.
Kenneth Hughes, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question and series of photographs and I am sorry that your results have not been what you anticipated. It is difficult without an in-person examination to determine what may be taking place. Most commonly this is residual swelling from surgery which will spontaneously r...