Every surgeon has a specific protocol; most recommend the drainage be both yellowish/clear in color AND less than 25-30cc per 24 hours before removal, in order to minimize the risk of seroma accumulation. I find this is usually somewhere in the range of postop day 10-17 for most patients who d...
Hello, and thank you for your question. The bulge you are seeing is either swelling or a fluid collection (seroma). These are both very common after tummy tuck, even at six weeks post-op. It is possible to determine fluid vs swelling by feeling the bulge: swelling feels hard/lumpy whereas fluid...
The short answer is no because a tummy tuck is considered a cosmetic procedure. There are cases where people have lost a significant amount of weight and have a large apron of skin hanging over the pubic area.. these patients with medical problems related to weight loss could qualify for a...
