This is the second small piece of V-shaped plastic to come out of my incision. I'm almost 2 months post op from a tummy tuck. The first one came out 2 weeks ago, this one came out today. What the heck are they?! Should I be worried? Are there more?
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September 19, 2013
Answer: Small Pieces of Plastic Coming out of Tummy Tuck Incision?
Thank you for your post. Seromas can be painful and cause a cosmetic deformity, as well as sometimes leak. The whole point of drains is to keep a seroma from happening in the first place. If a drainless procedure was performed, and you had a seroma, or you had drains that were pulled and you...
Healing after a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty
there is not a single answer. I tape for 4-6 weeks then start biocorneum or scar guard.
some patients benefit from silicone strips. i prefer paper tape
Malodor is one of the signs of infection. Given the severity of the problem I would recommend that you see your surgeon as soon as possible to address the issue. Best wishes on your recovery.