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Those are the different phases of abdominal wall fluid that is made. Early on it is more bloody and later on it is more tissue fluid and seroma fluid. This is expected so you do not have to worry.
Typically the drains will drain bloody drainage initially and then this will change to a light pink drainage and then a yellow straw colored drainage. This is expected and normal, but you can always follow up with your plastic surgeon to be sure.
It sounds like everything is moving in the right direction. Make sure to follow up with your plastic surgeon as scheduled to be sure everything is healing properly. Hope you love your result!
This depends upon your size and shape as well as on your surgeon, but somewhere around 3 to 5 hours might be average. Best wishes.
Thanks for your question. I would check with your surgeon who did the hernia repair to determine when it is ok for you to have a tummy tuck. See a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck!
Good Question. I have seen this before. It is likely a contact dermatitis related to the materials used in surgery, or the gauze and tape you have used. Generally the treatment is with topical steroids. A great choice is protopic - it doesn't thin the skin, and quickly will cool off the rash. ...
Thank you for the question. It sounds as though what you are worried about is a normal part of healing. It is not uncommon for the scars to turn darker while healing secondary to inflammation. This is not because of the liposuction, but rather because of the healing that is taking place. This...
Thank you for your question. By your description of symptoms and photo attached it is very unlikely that HIP Plus will pay for any reduction of the abdominal area. It looks and sound like you need a more healthful approach to weight loss that will reduce the fatty inside and outside the body. I...
Diets don't work in the long run! Our food is stripped of nutrition and that is why we have to consume more calories to get the same base nutrients we once did. The key is to feed the body these nutrients in a form with fewer calories. I have employed a natural plant-based system in which I...
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