So I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair three weeks ago and everything has been going great and very happy with my results so far. But I am due for a pap smear and was wondering if it would mess with my healing or results.Definitely would exclude a pelvic exam. I'm out of birth control refills so that's the urgency for me get it done. Thoughts?
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Thank you for your question. Occasionally small clots can develop within the tubing of a tummy tuck drain but as long as the area of insertion does not look infected, there is no significant swelling taking place, and the drain is still wicking fluid into the bulb, it is okay to maintain...
I am so sorry that you are experiencing this, but I don't think it has anything to do with your surgery. But is related to your weight. Try to take a bit of the excess off with a reasonable eating plan and exercise. It will definitely improve your bulge. Best, Dr. Nazarian
Hello, thank you for your question. I suggest you discuss this with your PS. Each PS has their own preference on post op treatment. In my practice most patients will be
placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is
usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder...
