It's two weeks to the day since I had my surgery. I have noticed there are white stringy clots like things in my drain tube. I've contacted my nurse (doctor is out of town for the week) and she says it's normal.... I'm just worried it's and infection and pus is draining out.
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Unfortunately, there is no laser that will significantly tighten abdominal skin. A mini-tummy tuck may help, but if you are reluctant to have a scar - I would recommend leaving everything as is. You look great as is.
The lumpiness, swelling, itching and hardness after a surgery like you had typically persists at least 8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. It can easily take...
Thank you for your question and photographs. The result seems quite good for five days post surgery. I would wait a month or two to see what the remaining stretch marks look like before contemplating treatment. We have had very good success with skin of any color in treating stretch marks using...