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Thank you for your question. Unfortunately with your photos alone it is impossible to determine what might be going on. Please see your surgeon for an examination and to discuss your concerns. Best of luck!Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
Dear lucilj2004,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Hi Lucij.I don't think you can develop a seroma suddenly 11 weeks after tummy tuck. It's far more likely that a seroma has been present all this time since your surgery. If it's suddenly growing bigger then you need to speak with your plastic surgeon right away.On the other hand, you may just be swollen, which is far more common. If there's any doubt then speak with your PS.Best wishes. Dr. ALDO
I would see your PS for an examination. If there is doubt an USS scan is often a non invasive way of determining whether there is a seroma or not.
For aesthetic improvement, I would recommend a full tummy tuck to address your abdominal wall laxity as well as contour your flanks, and upper abdomen. Losing the 20 pounds and exercising prior to the tummy tuck would be prudent to achieve the best results possible. After healing, you could...
Separation of the muscles after tightening is unusual. Also if it did occur it probably would have caused excruciating pain. So it’s pretty unlikely. Depending on how long it has been since your procedure there could still be some swelling for a few months.
I appreciate your question. Santyl is a collagenase debridement ointment used under a doctor's supervision for wound care. In all wounds, there can be odors forming, but I cannot tell if it's the Santyl or the wound. I suggest a full assessment by your prescribing doctor. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
Hello!There are criteria many surgery centers follow where there is a scoring system for risk of clot after surgery, related to time of surgery, weight, medications, family history of clotting and more. This score is a guideline with regard to medicating to protect against clot. I almost never...
I generally ask my patients to refrain from any activity for 2 weeks. I basically tell them that it is a vacation for them for the next 2 weeks so they can recover without any complicatons. After the 2 week period, my patients are allowed to resume their daily activity as far as going back to...
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