Elevated heart rate - My heart rate is at 80 resting. I had tummy tuck surgery Thursday morning.

It is important to completely drain the seroma. Aspiration is a very logical technique but at this point it needs aggresive almost daily aspirations along with compressive dressings. However, if the seroma persists, usually surgery is required to remove the capsule or scar tissue surrounding th...

For this type of problem, an in person exam is necessary to evaluate the problem. Ultrasound could readily discern whether a fluid collection was at play. May need some fat shifting to smooth out. Your operating ps will be your best resource for help. 

When we are closing an incision we place sutures along a line a little wide of the incision. The sutures are then tied and this creates a small ridge at the incision.  This ridge takes the tension off the incision itself and let's it heal better.  When the sutures dissolve the ridge flattens.  ...

Hi, RStubb.Wound dehiscence is not an uncommon complication following a tummy tuck.  Most often, especially if managed well, the final outcome is not affected or is minimally affected.The dehiscence occurs when there is an area that does not have adequate circulation.  The yellowish-white, c...

It sounds like your swelling is quite extensive and it’s moving downward with the effect of gravity. Are you following your surgeon’s care instructions on how to deal with swelling? Cutting back on sodium, wearing your compression garment and going to the washroom frequently can all help. It mi...

In general, this is due to a cyst having formed within the suture line, a retained suture (although it's a little late for that) or some other retained foreign body.  It is not normally a big problem but it can be annoying and uncomfortable to have an odor from the surgical site.You should ...