Is swelling in hips, groin, thighs and low back normal after a no drain tummy tuck and diastasis repair? I am wearing a binder and the swelling is accumulating below it. I am 3 days post-op and extremely sore. I have been sitting in a recliner with my feet up and only get up to use the bathroom (still no bm) because it's very painful to walk. Is there something I am doing wrong or should be doing to help the swelling and pain?
Answer: No drain tummy tuck A "no drain" tummy tuck is a bit unusual in my opinion. Without a drain there will definitely be more swelling throughout the abdomen and below such as the pubic area and thighs. Also, the chances of developing a seroma is very high. It sounds like you have a seroma forming since your swelling is increasing and you are having increasing pain and difficulty walking. Your surgeon must have had a reason and a strategy for not using a drain in your tummy tuck procedure. I would make an appointment to see him to discuss this and to be checked for an expanding seroma.Good luck!Dr. Taylor
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Answer: No drain tummy tuck A "no drain" tummy tuck is a bit unusual in my opinion. Without a drain there will definitely be more swelling throughout the abdomen and below such as the pubic area and thighs. Also, the chances of developing a seroma is very high. It sounds like you have a seroma forming since your swelling is increasing and you are having increasing pain and difficulty walking. Your surgeon must have had a reason and a strategy for not using a drain in your tummy tuck procedure. I would make an appointment to see him to discuss this and to be checked for an expanding seroma.Good luck!Dr. Taylor
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Answer: Swelling in Hips, Groin and Thighs After a Drainless Tummy Tuck Healing after a #tummytuck will requires time. Your abdomen will feel tight for a month or longer. If you have had a muscle repair as well (the usual case), you will feel the most tightness down the center of your tummy where the doctor has actually repaired your muscles. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.The #healing process make take at least 3-4 months until you see your final results. I suggest you contact your surgeon or their medical staff and further inquire. At any time, you have any concerns about your healing or recovery, it's best to contact your plastic surgeon sooner than later, to prevent any possible infections or #healing complications.
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Answer: Swelling in Hips, Groin and Thighs After a Drainless Tummy Tuck Healing after a #tummytuck will requires time. Your abdomen will feel tight for a month or longer. If you have had a muscle repair as well (the usual case), you will feel the most tightness down the center of your tummy where the doctor has actually repaired your muscles. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.The #healing process make take at least 3-4 months until you see your final results. I suggest you contact your surgeon or their medical staff and further inquire. At any time, you have any concerns about your healing or recovery, it's best to contact your plastic surgeon sooner than later, to prevent any possible infections or #healing complications.
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November 20, 2014
Answer: Swelling with no drain tummy tuck. Best to keep close contact with your plastic surgeon with a no drain tummy tuck. Seromas can form and you'll need to pay close attention to any signs of infection (increasing pain, swelling, redness, drainage, fever . . .) and call your plastic surgeon ASAP.
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November 20, 2014
Answer: Swelling with no drain tummy tuck. Best to keep close contact with your plastic surgeon with a no drain tummy tuck. Seromas can form and you'll need to pay close attention to any signs of infection (increasing pain, swelling, redness, drainage, fever . . .) and call your plastic surgeon ASAP.
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November 19, 2014
Answer: Swelling below an abdominoplasty is common that may be related to tightness of the binder. This probably should be brought to the attention of your own surgeon. Some swelling is fairly common and your binder might need to be loosened a bit.
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November 19, 2014
Answer: Swelling below an abdominoplasty is common that may be related to tightness of the binder. This probably should be brought to the attention of your own surgeon. Some swelling is fairly common and your binder might need to be loosened a bit.
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November 18, 2014
Answer: Is swelling in hips, groin and thighs normal after a no drain tummy tuck? Thank for your answer!You need to be checked by your plastic surgeon, a physical examination is the best to get answers. Ask him about drains if that is concerning you.Have a nice day!
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November 18, 2014
Answer: Is swelling in hips, groin and thighs normal after a no drain tummy tuck? Thank for your answer!You need to be checked by your plastic surgeon, a physical examination is the best to get answers. Ask him about drains if that is concerning you.Have a nice day!
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