I am 27 days post tummy tuck. Here is a photo of my incision. I'm concerned about the pale yellow places. Those spots were originally more like scabs. Now they look like pus, but are firm and do not wipe off. I've been usng silvadene on the areas twice a day since my one week post op appointment with ps. At 3 weeks, my ps was unconcerned about the areas and just said to continue with the silvadene dressings. At that time the areas were still drier looking - like scabs. No pain or fever.
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October 1, 2020
Answer: Is this normal healing? 27 days post tummy tuck.
Thank you so much for your question about compression stocking gradients.Every surgeon has a different preference and patient conditions change too.You have to ask your surgeon what is right for you - and explain that you cannot find what s/he recommended.I ask my patients to get 20-30 mm Hg for...
There are considered 3 types of tummy tucks. Mini-tummy tuck, regular and extended. Surgical time is usually 2-4 hours depending on the amount of liposuction. MY technique places the scar extremely low, approximately 7 cm from the vaginal crease within the bikini line. The belly botton scar is...
Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck healing.As the pain from the surgery subsides, it should be easier to walk straighter.You never want to force this.Some people get severe lower back pain after surgery because of being in bed so long,and can't get straight until the lower...