Scheduled for extended Tummy Tuck soon; had preop exam with my primary care md today and she identified small lipomas in my upper abdomen (area in blue on pic). PS indicated during consult that lipo would not be done on this upper ab area due to blood supply issues there, so I'm concerned about whether these lipomas will be removed during the procedure when the upper ab skin is stretched down into place.
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August 30, 2019
Answer: Can upper abdominal lipomas be remove during tummy tuck?
It is unusual to require a drain for three months after a tummy tuck. Typically they are needed only 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon and to explore reasons why you are continuing to produce so much fluid.
Having abnormal lab values is not necessarily a contraindication for surgery. It depends on the degree of abnormality. The labwork should be reviewed by your hematologist who will advise if further steps are needed before you are a candidate for a tummy tuck.
With a BMI of 44 you will first need to lose weight before considering a tummy tuck. Those with a BMI above 30 have a higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, infection, and seroma formation. Being as close to possible to your ideal body weight will also allow your surgeon the...
