Can post surgical drains come out on their own? (Photo)

Based on your photos alone it appears as though your belly button is at a reasonably appropriate level. The excess skin above may just be swelling, which when it resolves will take some weight off the umbilical area and may allow it to come up a millimetre or two. Of course, without examining...

So increased swelling that is above the incision with a fluid wave when lying down.  This can mean that there is undrained fluid.  Usually this is straight forward and requires aspiration in an area that is numb.  Infection can occur but is more rare and is usually at the 2 week period.

Hello and thanks. Your plastic surgeon's office should be able to give you orders for the lab and other instructions. You don't need a primary unless additional tests like EKG, etc.. are needed. Best wishes,. Dr. ALDO

Thank you for your question and photos. Unfortunately, no amount of exercise is going to improve skin quality or remove stretch marks. A TT will remove all excess skin and create a flat tummy. Your sides will also be improved by cinching them in creating a much coveted waistline....

The use of tissue #glue is to adhere the abdominal #skin to the #muscle. It is a new option and alternative to sutures in a tummy tuck. If you see a plastic #surgeon who uses drains, or if your situation requires drains, they usually stay in 3-5 days. However, they may be required to remain in ...