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I would contact your plastic surgeon and explain your symptoms. This may be normal although it could also be the beginning of an infection or a fluid collection. Some drainage is normal but to be sure, I would see your plastic surgeon.
Without more detailed information it is impossible to say whether this is within normal limits or represents a seroma or infection. See your surgeon as soon as possible for evaluation.
As long as you have no complications after surgery, then flying at 12 days should be fine. You should see your surgeon shortly before you leave the area. For patients that have long flights home, you are at greater risk for deep vein thrombosis (clots in your legs). Minimizing...
Yes you are able to have more children after having a Diastasis Recti Repair. You should be aware however that your skin in your abdominal area may stretch. As long as you are of the possibilities of your outcome.
You are 1 week post-op now, so you should know how your own personal recovery is coming, at least compared to other patients your surgeon may have cared for. Ask his or her nursing staff. Let's assume your drain(s) are out and things are healing well. I'm sure your surgeon has outlined...
Healing after a #tummy tuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. I allow my patients to return to work at one to two weeks with 14 days preferred. However, no #lifting or straining. At three weeks, increased level of ac...
This is most likely secondary to a small hematoma. Discuss with your surgeon. It should improve over time.
Hi there- Assuming that you chose your surgeon carefully and for the right reasons, they are the ones most qualified to answer your question based on their higher understanding of the details involved in your operation and what has been successful for them in the past, as well as the higher...