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Thank you for submitting your questions. Once a drain is removed, sometimes it can take a few days for your body to figure out what to do with the small amount of fluid that still gets produced. This can lead to a feeling of mild swelling or bloat. However, if the swelling/bloating is significant, it is best to be seen by your plastic surgeon to make sure you are not developing a fluid collection/seroma. Being diligent about wearing a compression garment can improve swelling once drains are removed. Thank you again for your inquiry.
A TT is certainly doable at a BMI of 36. At a BMI of 40, my anesthetist will not put you to sleep because of the increased anesthetic risk. It's really an anesthetic problem according to the criteria in your area. I suggest seeking another another opinion from a plastic surgeon certifi...
Numbness after abdominoplasty is actually expected. When we raise the soft tissues above the body wall, the sensory nerves get stretched or divided. No way to avoid it. The good news is that many of these nerves reconnect and sensation becomes more normal over time. The return is largely ...
As it allows you to have tons of fluid and this helps diminish nausea and vomiting post-op. I even let my patients decide if they want to take them home with them so they don't have to walk down a hallway to the bathroom that night. This is not routinely discussed as its not an option for t...
We commonly see swelling in the vaginal, or men, scrotal, regions following body contouring surgeries. This is due to the fluid which accumulated going to the most dependent portion of the body, which is often the groin when lying or sitting. Frequent light walks helps. Over time the body ...
Dear HisGrace,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American ...
Thank you for your question. In areas that are liposuctioned aggressively it is normal to have a large amount of drainage post-op, even several days. However, 500ml a day is a lot of drainage. If you have increased your activity level drastically, that could be a cause of increased drainage, but...
