Hello so heres my before I really dislike my results its been two months after my tummy tuck and Im still swollen ? Besides wearing the compression garment and getting thee massages is there anything else I could do? Plz help
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You can get fibrinous debris and blood product residue in your drains; this is pretty normal. If you see any evidence of cloudy or malodorous drainage, you should be concerned. Stripping the drains by pinching the tube near your skin with one hand while milking the tube contents toward the bulb...
Exercise before tummy tuck is a good idea but won't specifically help too much for the surgery. Losing weight so you are at optimal weight would be beneficial since losing weight after surgery can result in loose skin. Best of luck, Dr. Michael OmidiAn in-person exam with a board-certified p...
Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. Swelling is commonly still present at 8 weeks post Abdominoplasty- as well, additional weight loss may help reduce the prominence of your abdomen. I recommend that you wait until closer to 6 months post op before evaluating your results, and then...