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Wash the area with Dove soap and water in the shower twice a day and apply Bacitracin. Call your Doc for his advise
This is the result of the way the tummy tuck operation affects the blood supply to the belly button. In the end, it should be fine. It will require some close follow up from your surgeon. This is not pus so don't worry.
It looks like you may have some small areas of skin that did not survive. This can happen with any tummy tuck. Usually these areas heal very well with simple wound care. Please see your doctor right away so that they can examine you. They will determine whether or not you have an infection and what treatment your require.
Schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon for his advise in evaluation. An in person exam is always better than online advise. Good luck. Dean Vistnes.
I do not have experience with TissuGlu but I cannot imagine it working better than progressive tension sutures. I started using progressive tension sutures about 5 years ago and my seroma (fluid accumulation under the skin) went from about 25 % to ZERO. It takes about 10 - 15...
Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. Ideally, diet and exercise should be a part of your plan. I find in my patients there is approximately 15-20% body weight loss after the procedure. In your case, this may be a good range. So as long as you're healthy you may be a...
Thank you for your question. It would be recommended to stop drinking 1-2 weeks before surgery, however, it is best to confirm with your surgeon as they may have more specific pre-operative guidelines for you. Good luck with your surgical journey!
