I am almost 4 months post-op. I had a mommy makeover ( tummytuck with muscle repair, breast lift with implants and lipo on the sides ). I have been wearing my garment faithfully. I don't understand why my skin feels loose, like is not attached. also experience some pain in the upper right side of my muscle repair. is this normal? please help, thank you!
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Dear Goodbyetumtum, 25 cc and 10 cc from your drains sounds like normal drainage 6 days post op, and it is good that the output is lightening. All surgeons have different policies for when drains are to be removed, in our office as long as drainage is less then 10 cc in 24 hours then we will...
Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point 2 weeks post-po, the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol...
Thanks for your question. It will take about 3-6 months for the incision to settle, and more like a full year to see your final results. Just try and be patient - and ask your surgeon about recommendations for scar creams (if any), and when to start massaging the scar. Glad you're happy! Best of...
