I had a tummy tuck with lipo 7 weeks ago. For the last week I have had very painful cramping with loose mucousy stools all morning and within a half hour after I eat anything. Could this be something caused by the tummy tuck or muscle repair? Bowel movements and appetite were normal after surgery until this started. Could I have a bowel obstruction?
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It is not uncommon for the skin at the "triple point" of a tummy tuck to have compromised circulation. That is where you seem have had an area of skin "sloughing". This happens because this area is the furthest away from the sources of blood flow and receives the least amount of oxygen d...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Our tummy tuck incision line management includes:1)Steri-Strips for 1st month2)Biocorneum-Silicone gel for 2nd month3)IPL: at 3rd month if incision dark4)Steroid injection: at 4th month if incision raisedPlease see link below to get your free cheat sheet on "7 keys to a great tummy tuck".
If you are 4 weeks there may be some change but probably not a lot.I would go back to your surgeon and discuss with him exactly what you were hoping f.or
