If you are not seeing improvement after taking the medications for one week you need to return to your surgeon for further evaluation. A small amount of clear or light yellow discharge is not concerning but it's best that your surgeon assesses the incisions as she/he is most familiar with the...
For tummy tucks many surgeons use JP drains (Jackson-Pratt drains). This type of drain collects fluid from the surgical site and is easily maintained and emptied. It is a suction drain but it less complex and cumbersome compared to a wound vac.
Any time you are experiencing new symptoms that are concerning you need to contact your surgeon for advice. Swelling is common and expected at this phase of healing, but if you feel it is excessive your surgeon needs to assess you. Chills and sweating could be symptoms of an infection and...
