Hi russianguy,Thanks for the post. Every plastic surgeon has their own preferences. In my practice I use silicone sheets because the patient doesn't have to worry if they're putting too much gel on one part and not enough on another, in addition to not having to wait for ther gel to dry before...
It is difficult to answer because an exam is really needed. That being said I think it is important to try to remove any residual fluid as early and thoroughly as possible. This can mean weekly aspirations for a few weeks.
Well this certainly is not normal, but it is a potential complication of any surgery. It sounds as if you developed an area of fat necrosis (fat that did not take) that may have become infected. Areas of fat necrosis can be red and tender even in the absence of infection. ...