There is a purple wire/string coming from below my incision and I'm not sure if it's a stitch or something more? It's about 2 times the thickness of an ear ring post! Eek!! Help??
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Thank you so much for your question about a tummy tuck.Yes, a Type 1 diabetic can have a tummy tuck - if the glucose is under excellent control.Yes, there is a slightly higher risk of infection but it is entirely reasonable to have it done.There is no way to remove excess skin after weight loss...
Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck.A 120 cc seroma is a moderate size. I treat these by drawing off the fluid with a needle 2-3 x a week. Gradually the fluid decreases, e.g. 60 cc, then 30, then 15, then 0. But if it is not aspirated, it will not absorb. I would ask to see...
This depends on what exactly was done in surgery, whether a circumferential TT, vs. just lipo in this area. If just lipo to the lower back, there may be just some swelling to this area that needs to resolve and you curve will come back. If circ TT, then will have to see result in the end,...
