Hello...I am having TT/BR/BL in May. I have read on RS that the post-op binder can/will affect the results of TT surgery. Can you please explain how this works? Thank you.
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That's a great question. The answer is "it depends". Some patients only need fat removal without having to address the skin or underlying musculature. These patients may benefit from liposuction alone. Other patients need excess skin removed and/or tightening of the...
Following
a tummy tuck, I prescribe my patients Norcos, as well as Flexeril (a muscle
relaxer).Between the two of these, they
are able to control their pain well.Consult your board certified plastic surgeon on the best medications for
you post tummy tuck surgery.
Surgical drains need to stay in place until the volume is low enough that they can be removed. Usually, the fluid tends to trend from more bloody to more clear and pink like you say. Dark red color means that residual blood is still being removed from the space. Occasionall, continuous bloody...