I got surgery 14 days ago and the drain removed yesterday. How to take care of the drain hole spot after drain is removed?

Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss so far.  Based on your photograph, you will be a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction after your weight is stable.  This can be done through a low incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The bel...

Hello,Thank you for your question. This is a good question. The similar long-acting option that we have in Canada is Marcaine which I use during abdominoplasty to keep patients comfortable for at least 12 hours post op. This helps to bypass significant pain in the early post-op phase and al...

Hello,Thank you for the question and photo. It appears that you may be spitting a stitch. Your surgeon could see you in person to treat this and it should heal well with proper care. I recommend that you follow up in person.All the best 

Thank you for your question. Be sure to read and re-read your surgeon's pre and post-operative instructions as mana (myself included) advise patients to avoid herbal teas and supplements as well as weight loss supplements as these often contain ingredients which hinder the healing process. The ...

Exparel is a long lasting anesthetic that is typically injected when you are asleep during surgery. I inject into the muscle fascia during abdominoplasties and the incision sites. It usually doesn’t contain epinephrine. It has definitely made a difference postoperatively for my p...

Hello,Itching can be normal and oral benadryl can help. Ask your surgeon before applying any cream over the areas. Any drain questions should also be geared toward your surgeon since drains are used differently by each surgeon. All the best in your recovery,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX