Why is my stomach creasing? I’m 12 days post op and I have a vertical deep crease going down my stomach. (Photos)

Stitch abscesses are not uncommon. They usually are not a major setback to healing. Please follow your plastic surgeons recommendations and things should improve.

Depending on the location of seromas, they may sometimes be easier to detect when standing. Gravity may cause the fluid to collect in the lower abdomen and make it more apparent. Let your surgeon know if you suspect a seroma as there may be some benefit to early treatment. 

Thanks for your inquiry, but without an exam it is hard to advise.  Your pain could be many things including nerve pain, muscle pain, etc.  Please see your plastic surgeon to be evaluated. 

Hi there, Happy New Year. You ask an excellent question. Bear with me here, and I'll try and give you a holistic picture so that you have a full understanding of your question and the answer. The answer is at the bottom! There are five elements to a TT that we as surgeons consider when e...

I recommend not lifting anything heavier than 5 lbs for the first 3 weeks post-op, nothing heavier than 15 lbs for weeks 3 to 6, and then after 6 weeks I tell patients to gradually increase their lifting without restriction. I also tell my patients to wear an abdominal binder for the...

Thanks for the question. You should wait a couple of months because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.