6 weeks post TT. I noticed a wire or stitch coming out of my belly button.. Should I cut this or cover it up and call my surgeon on Monday? (My surgeons post operative care has been less than great)
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October 2, 2016
Answer: 6 weeks post op TT. I noticed a wire or stitch coming out of my belly button
The single best response is to contact your plastic surgeon directly and ask them. Everyone pulls drains at different times and only your plastic surgeon can tell you when they are comfortable. Good luck.
For the first couple of weeks after a tummy tuck, a patient can have some cramping and tightness due to the muscle repair. I have my patients take a muscle relaxer and Celebrex (an anti-inflammatory) which minimizes those symptoms. However, you are 12 weeks out from...
Preeclampsia is a condition associated with pregnancy. A tummy tuck can usually be performed. You might want to make sure that you do not have HTN issues now.
