There is a university in my area that teaches and certifies plastic surgeons. They offer a program where patients agree to get surgery done at a discounted rate to help the student finish their residency. I really want to get the procedure done but i wonder the safety. I know the students perform procedures all the time but I wonder would it be better to have a already certified surgeon do the tummy tuck or would I be okay in the hands of a student?
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You should always be able to contact your surgeon for concerns and if needed, send photos to him/her and this way you can allow your surgeon to manage your concerns. In my practice, if you were my patient, I would ask you to put ointment only on raw edges and to try to put a small piece of ...
Swelling is common and expected in this phase of recovery. Check to make sure your binder is not too tight. I encourage you to also follow up with your surgeon as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.
If the swelling or bulge is hard, make sure you don't have a significant seroma. This is the most common cause of swelling after a tummy tuck.
A seroma can with time (3 months) get scar tissue around it- making it hard. This can be called a chronic seroma. I would be concerned you have...
