I had a tummy tuck 2 yrs ago, ever since then when I get in my chlorine pool, I itch like hell and have to get out of my pool. I have been to allergist With no relief, any suggestions??? I itch all over my body for days, cortisone shots do nothing for relief. Please help Thank You
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May 30, 2017
Answer: After Tummy Tuck, I itch when I get into a chlorine pool?
Dear MommyWolf,' Congratulation on your tummy tuck surgery. I do not use drain in tummy tuck, but rather, quilting sutures. However , I use it in other surgeries like liposuction of the abdomen or butt implants surgery. Leakage around the drain is ok as long as most of the fluids go in...
Dear yily doll, Thanks for submitting your pictures. From observing your pictures, you appear to have a large bulge from the belly button to the pubic area. Without examining you, it is impossible to tell, if it is from hematoma, seroma or loose muscle. Swelling from liposuction, usually , l...
