I had surgery Dec 11th. The doc removed 5 lbs of excess skin and I have lost 16 more. Could the fast weight loss or surgery cause oily hair and acne? This just stared within the last couple of weeks and I'm sure what is going on. I have changed shampoos to balance the ph, I also use murad face wash. Just wondering if the weight loss or surgery could be contributing to this?
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Hi, it is a real shame that you had a drain in for 4 weeks. We do not use drains as there is no evidence that they prevent seroma. Having said that, your drainage was down to around 45-50 a day and many surgeons would take drains out at this point. The seroma will settle itself shortly. I would...
You don't say how long ago your surgery was, but in my experience, it would be very unusual to rip the sutures, especially just by screaming.A pinch sensation in your abdominal wall could be anything, but I doubt that you have ripped any stitches. Nonetheless, you should ask your surgeon...
It's difficult to make recommendations online based on the photos provide. So , I suggest you begin with an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for a surgical procedure. If deemed a candidate, you may benefit from a #drainless tummy tuck....
