I'm 2 weeks post op.tummy tuck abdominoplastia, I still have one of my drains, my concern is the drainage has a lot of fatty residue in the drainage walls since yesterday, and today I feel a bad smell. .is that normal?
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Thank you for your questions, You did not mention whether you have drain tubes. If you still do, you may want to make sure it is holding suction and still working first. If you do not have drains, check with your PS. I generally leave two drains in until the output is lower. However, some...
Most patients who undergo a tummy tuck are candidates for a rectus plication. Normally when women presents with a need for a tummy tuck all of the components of the abdominal wall have stretched out. This results in loose skin with stretch marks and widening of the area between the 2 rectus...
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