Why is my Skin Changing Color 9 Days After Tummy Tuck and Lipo? Should I Worry? (photo)

February 24, 2012
Asked By:3kids3cats

I'm 9 days post op from full tummy tuck and tummy lipo. This morning I noticed that from mons to under navel, my skin looks brownish blue. No pain except some tightness, no drainage other than a little out of my drain tube sites (tubes were removed 2 days ago). Been feeling really good, maybe doing too much too soon. Not religiously wearing my binder but will now. No heavy lifting, but I have been bending -it's not painful. Non smoker, healthy eater, etc. Should I worry?

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 27, 2012

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 27, 2012

Answer: Skin color changes 2 weeks after tummy tuck and lipo--what this means.

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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