4 weeks po tummy tuck. Everything was smoothe, looked great, flat. Now 4 weeks after, I literally look 6 months pregnant. It hurts a lot..stomach is very hard. My skin feels like it can't be stretched out anymore. I cant breathe. My right lower abdomen is more bloated and puffy than the rest. What is going on?? What can I do? I still can't sleep on my side either. My ribs kill me. I've tried pillows etc. Please help! I can't take the pressure feeling in my stomach.
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Hello dear, thanks for your post, Im so sorry about what is going on with you, but that looks like skin necrosis, the first thing that needs to be done is for all the dead tissue to be removed before an infection sets in. Tissue that does not have a blood supply will never circulate antibiotics...
Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear about your swelling. Though fluid retention is commonly seen after a tummy tuck and liposuction, 20 pounds is on the heavier side. Most patients after surgery will see a temporary increase in weight , and your body will hold on to...
Hi, thereI don't know how low your white blood cell and platelet counts are.However, if your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist are concerned, you should post-pone the surgery to be worked up the low WBC and Plt counts. Your surgery is elective; you want to make sure that you are...