I still have drains and PS told me to wear my binder most of the time. The binder has two seams, which have been leaving marks on my skin. This morning I had a very sore spot above my incision line. Upon inspection I found two small open wounds/abrasions that have been apparently caused by the binder rubbing the skin. I’m wondering if that indicates the binder is too tight or if I need to purchase a seamless binder instead?
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Blisters and small wounds 5 days after tummy tuck
You will have internal stitches in the pubic region which take most of the tension of the tummy tuck. These stitches pull the upper skin down and hold the scar down in the bikini line. These stitches don’t lie directly beneath the scar but may be lower down. Usually these s...
It is extremely rare to release the muscle repair after an abdominoplasty. If it did occur, you would usually feel a 'release" (with or without a 'pop') and a noticeable change in the anterior abdominal contour. Use a soft pillow to hold against your abdomen while coughing. This will help.Th...