I had my tummy tuck done 8 days ago and I'm recovering fine, I also had muscle plication as they were separated by 23cm. I have been wearing my binder 24/7 and showed my gp today and they are very happy with my recovery, whoever my whole stomach looks like a water bed when pressed, is this normal and is part of the recovery or is it a zero a, my drains were only in 24hrs? Thanks
June 22, 2013
Answer: Abdominal Seroma after Drain Removal
This is a classic seroma after the drains are removed from a tummy tuck. It will need to be aspirated in the office and most likely several aspirations will be needed over the next few weeks until the internal fluids stop seeping from the tissues
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June 22, 2013
Answer: Abdominal Seroma after Drain Removal
This is a classic seroma after the drains are removed from a tummy tuck. It will need to be aspirated in the office and most likely several aspirations will be needed over the next few weeks until the internal fluids stop seeping from the tissues
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June 24, 2013
Answer: Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tucks are a wonderful way to contour your abdomen. After surgery edema or swelling is present. Also, fluid collection known as Seroma may occur. Both may result in a feeling that is similar to touching a water bed. In many instances, fluid collection will become progressively larger. A small collection may be treated with a simple needle aspiration. If needle aspirations do not work or if the collection is moderate, then drains may be placed in the office. The best solution is to consult your Plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Your Plastic Surgeon will be able to diagnose a fluid collection or post-op edema. Best wishes!
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June 24, 2013
Answer: Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tucks are a wonderful way to contour your abdomen. After surgery edema or swelling is present. Also, fluid collection known as Seroma may occur. Both may result in a feeling that is similar to touching a water bed. In many instances, fluid collection will become progressively larger. A small collection may be treated with a simple needle aspiration. If needle aspirations do not work or if the collection is moderate, then drains may be placed in the office. The best solution is to consult your Plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Your Plastic Surgeon will be able to diagnose a fluid collection or post-op edema. Best wishes!
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