I had a full TT with lipo on the flanks just shy of 7 weeks ago. I woke up a tad more swollen than normal and spent the day shopping wearing my CG. I noticed while driving over bumps there was a jiggle in my abs that I never noticed before. By 7pm, was pretty swollen and there was a jello effect on my abs. This AM, no jello or ripple effect. Its been hot and humid so is this just swelling or a seroma? How to tell the difference? Thanks!
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The small clips you show are meant to secure blood vessels and prevent bleeding and are quite normal to have in after a tummy tuck. Are they necessary, no but some surgeons choose to use them. They are not a cause of infection.
The belly button is really the most noticeable scar from an abdominoplasty. You can cover the lower transverse scar but the belly button is right out there. It appears that you have a hypertrophic scar which may be due to tension. At this point some judicious use of Kenalog and...
There is still swelling in the abdominal area 8 weeks after a tummy tuck. Exercise and increased activity that occurs during travel will most certainly increase swelling. If you wear a good compression garment this should reduce the swelling. Also wearing compression garments in hot...
