Is it normal for a piece of glue to come off 8 days post op tummy tuck? (Photos)

October 28, 2017
Asked By:bbutler31 in Miami Beach, FL

I am now 9 days post op from a fdl tt and muscle repair. My incisions looks great, except the gauze from my drain sites pulled some glue off of my incision. Should I be concerned?

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November 2, 2017

Answer: Incision Concern

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October 30, 2017

Answer: Open would after FDL TT

John Paul Tutela, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Open would after FDL TT

John Paul Tutela, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2017

Answer: Glue not a concern, but...

David Graham, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2017

Answer: Glue not a concern, but...

David Graham, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 31, 2017

Answer: Is it normal for a piece of glue to come off 8 days post op tummy tuck?

Rob Winterton, MPhil, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 31, 2017

Answer: Is it normal for a piece of glue to come off 8 days post op tummy tuck?

Rob Winterton, MPhil, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 30, 2017

Answer: Glue and incisions

October 30, 2017

Answer: Glue and incisions

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