I am now 6 dayspost op and my dressings are still in situ, main incision dressing changed 4 days ago on discharge. All intact but do they need changing as a matter of course? Tummy button still has padding inside, does this need removing now?
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The best person to decide is your PS,but it is prudent to wait atleast a few months to let you heal emotionally and physically,so wait for 3-6 months it will be helpful to you.
The firmness may be related to scar, or may even be related to inflammation from the alcohol. Inflammation often feels firm, but if this is the case should soften as the weeks go on. More importantly, if you have had the seroma treated multiple times, and he continues to reaccumulate, your s...
Thank you for your question.
Prices vary depending where you have your procedure done and with what doctor. I suggest you to contact several PS and go over all your concerns.
Best of luck.