I am 5 weeks post op fleur de lis tummy tuck, and the T section and small area horizontally and small are vertically, are still discharging, but very minimally. I am treating them with antibacterial ointment prescribed by my PS. Just wondering if letting them air out a bit would assist in forming scab sooner. I lost 183 lbs with gastric bypass, and they removed 13 lbs of skin. I realize the T section is usually the section that takes the longest to scab up. Very happy with the results so far.
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Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. I will suggest contacting your surgeon for post operative instructions. Every surgeon has their own post op protocol.
This could possibly related to anesthesia. In any case it is best to make your surgeon aware. In addition to medication you may want to keep the room dark, stay hydrated, and use heat or cold compresses on the head.
Hello dear!
Thanks for the pictures and provided information as well.
Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for liposuction and a full tummy tuck, to give you a nice tight tummy and get rid of the extra skin.
Along with the tummy tuck, liposuction allows your plastic surgeon to tra...
