3 days post op full tt with Lipo flanks and muscle repair. .one side of scar has been bleeding a little but really hurts ?

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So 3 days after my full tt..all went well and I'm not in alot of pain.but do feel like love been hit by a bus..Lots of discomfort and sore..but mainly my right side scar has bleed a little more and really sore like a pulling tight burning pain. ? Is this normal? Lots of gurgling noises as well.?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Since there has been a change in your post op course, I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon so he/she can examine you at this time.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Winfield Hartley, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

While what you are describing sounds like very normal recovery following surgery, a quick follow up with your PS can confirm that everything is healing as predicted.  Swelling peaks at 72 hours so you should start to improve from here on.  Best of luck.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello Thank you for your question. You are still very early in your recovery. Its hard to tell without pictures. It would be best to follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon for an in person exam. Best regards

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. I think it would be best if you contact your Plastic Surgeon- let them ensure that you have good pain management and that there is no concern with bleeding. The gurgling you are experiencing may be related to just a little fluid and air trapped in the tissues. This is typically reabsorbed by the body within the first week. But again, it is best that you have this assessed by your Plastic Surgeon to ensure that you are on track recovering well with appropriate compression, drainage, etc. All the best

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