I had a tummy tuck w/o liposuction 12 days ago. I am currently wearing a very constricting compression garment which is causing discomfort. Yesterday I took a shower after having my drains removed and my compression garment was more difficult to hook-up. I am assuming this may be due to fluid build-up. Is this normal? Does this mean I must wear this specific garment for a longer period of time? How long does fluid keep building up after a TT?
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Thank you for the question! Even though your tummy tuck scar will gradually fade over time, you may still get a tattoo if you so desire. It's perfectly safe. You just have to wait until the healing process is completed and your swelling is completely gone. That may take 6 to 12 months from the...
Ideally you would have completed childbearing before having a tummy tuck, but sometimes life happens. I've had a handful of patients over the years who have become pregnant after undergoing a tummy tuck. They have done fine and there were no problems with the pregnancy or the...
The only way to absolutely guarantee no necrosis is to NOT have the surgery. Short of that, there will always be a risk. The necrosis risk is due to the fact that the blood supply is compromised during the dissection of the tissue, and further compromised by putting the tissue under tension o...