How important is blood work, temperature, testing etc, after a tummy tuck and necrotizing fasciitis has formed?

Thanks for your question. It is difficult to give an exact answer as every patient is different and every operation is different. However, in general, a tummy tuck is typically less painful as the abdominal cavity itself is not entered. An overnight stay in the hospital (or private...

Any questions you have regarding use of prescription medications post surgery, should be directed to your board certified plastic surgeon.Thank you for your question and happy healing!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

Drainage along your incision line needs to be evaluated by your surgeon. It is not uncommon to have some minor wound healing issues along your incision. The central part of the incision is the location where the wound tension is the greatest in the blood supply source is the most distant....