I am postoperative day 5 from a full tt and thigh liposuction. I have 2 drains in place which had been draining serosanginous fluid, but one drain now has some stringy white particles in it. I have no fever and the abdominal pain is improving every day. After calling my surgeon he feels this is a small amount of residual fat and is not concerned. Is this common?
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This can happen after a bilateral DIEP flap for up to a year, especially after exercise or at the end of the day like you described.
I would recommend massaging the area and waiting as it should improve with time.
The photos show an excellent result. Congratulations!
There are various degrees of ankle sprain from very minor that would be of no consequence to severe. However, if you have ecchymosis, discoloration and unable to walk, this would interfere with your post-operative recovery. You need to get out of bed and walk after surgery. I...
Yes you may still undergo the abdominoplasty procedure. However, you must contact your plastic surgeon and or your primary care physician and begin treatment with antibiotics for your urinary tract infection and then will be safe to proceed with scheduled surgery.
