Why are my drains still discharging a dark red blood color instead of getting lighter at 7 days post op TT? (Photo)

Unfortunately, fluid collections can be common after tummy tuck. The food is just healing fluid that Dave's and helps of the tissues heal. This food is very inefficiently resort by the body. There are various times with this flu flu it cannot be completely absorbed in the body forms a rhine...

It is not common to receive a blood transfusion after a tummy tuck. There is usually not extensive blood loss from this procedure and the need for transfusion is very rare. However, as with any major surgery, there is a risk of the complication of postop bleeding or hematoma. If one has the...

It is difficult to give you a good answer without pictures. From what you describe, this could be part of a normal recovery. Some surgeons like to fix or anchor the umbilicus to the fascia at the 12 o'clock position to enhance the appearance. This may create that dimpling, but it subsides with...

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I'm assuming that you are talking about MediCal.  They will pay for a panniculectomy of the lower abdominal skin.  The only medical justification they accept for this is documented previous massive weight loss and problems with rashes and infections in the fold of overhanging lower...

Sorry to hear about your complication.  Often, wound separation and wound infection have a component of insufficient blood supply.  Regardless, it sounds like you may be on the road to recovery.  Obviously you will have to return home to Miami at some point and you will also need...