I got my drain taken out yesterday and today I feel bloated. Is this normal?

An in -person consultation is always best for a proper exam and evaluation, consult carefully with a board certified PS.

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 ...

Tummy Tuck is perform in the US normally under general anesthesia, it is a very invasive procedure, and urine catheter is a safety measure  we ALWAYS use during invasive procedures, under general, long procedures or under regional anesthesia. I truly believe you trusted your surgeon, that he o...

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.  The drainage amount that you are reporting appears high at 7 days post-op.  Has your activity level increased recently?  I would follow up with your plastic surgeon for an in person examination.  Continue to stay well hydrated.  Best of luck!