I got a tummy tuck 32 days ago the drain was removed on day 13th. The scabbed closed but then a stich was coming out the doctor removed the scab. He called it detriment and then told me I didn’t have an infection and that I could shower and just cover it with gauze and clean only with water and mild soap. It’s been 3 days since he removed scab and did debriment... I’m so scared how is this looking? Only stains a tiny bit.
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Hello and that you for your question. Based on your photos it seems like you have what is known as a "stitch abscess". This typically occurs when the body rejects the suture material that is used to close an abdominoplasty. This is a common occurrence. I would highly recommend you continue ...
This is a very common question, so thanks for asking. You’ll see the best results if you try to lose as much weight as possible before your body contouring procedures, as these aren’t meant to stand in for traditional weight loss methods, i.e. diet and exercise. If you’re really having troub...
Thank you for your question, switching to spandex so soon after a tummy tuck can increase your chances of a fluid collection, I usually tell my patients to wear the garment I give them for at least 4-6 weeks, continue to follow up with your PS best of luck.
