I had a TT on 5/26. I have bulging above my incision line. I've seen other pictures of women and they don't appear to have that bulge. My PS says I am healing great. Is this just swelling?
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March 27, 2017
Answer: Why is there swelling above my incision line after my TT?
In most cases an abdominoplasty will also tighten and lift the mons pubis area. Near the end of this procedure I commonly liposuction along the incision line and in this area to make sure everything is smooth and attractive. I also liposuction the mons area in most cases as well to reduce an...
I tell my patients that they will need to sleep either in a recliner or in a bed with pillows for two weeks. After this time, they are instructed to walk more upright and gradually work on sleeping flatter over the course of the subsequent 4 weeks. Each surgeon has their own protocol, so make...
Will put you at greater risks for developing a seroma. Hopefully, your remaining drain will help prevent that from happening. As for the odor, you should ask your surgeon about it. In general, the drainage should be like blood tinged water or tea... if cloudy, you may have a problem brewing.