I coughed and pop I felt my stitches rip with a hot and painful sensation after. It happened three times. I now have a bruise around my navel area. I don’t feel as tight as I did after the surgery. I’m 6days PO from TT with muscle repair. How could my stitches rip so easy. My belly button is a bit high. I wasn’t marked prior to surgery could this placement be a result of no marking?
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December 10, 2019
Answer: How could my stitch from my muscle repair TT pop so easily
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There are two common causes of post- op swelling. The first is a fluid collection (seroma) and the second is oedema (general swelling in the tissues, like fluid in a sponge). Seroma doesn’t change during the day and needs a needle drainage to make it go away. Oedema will go away with c...
Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. Based on your images it seems as you need to either visit your surgeon or another surgeon from your town to closely monitor your wound incisions. Best of luck with your recovery. Congratulations on your tummy tuck.
Spasms after a tummy tuck can be normal and are often related to muscle and tissue healing. They may not necessarily ruin your repair, but it’s essential to follow your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions. You can prevent or alleviate spasms by:1. Medication: Follow your surgeon’s presc...