12 days post op and on the right side of my tummy tuck incision it had become red and swollen. At first I thought it was just because the garment had irritated that area really bad but now I think it's an infection
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You may feel like the drainage tube is above the incision
because it propbably is above the incision. Generally, the area above the incision
is where the drainage tube is placed to remove excess blood or fluid that may accumulate
beneath the flap and interfere with healing. Sounds like your...
Hello, Meggy222. We are born with certain number of fat cells. During liposuction, these fat cells are removed from the treatment areas. If you happen to gain weight after surgery, your fat cells in the body will hypertrophy everywhere. Fat cells do not travel. It...
