I had extended tummy tuck 3.5 weeks ago. I developed a hematoma a few days after surgery. I had a lot of bruising all around my incision and then started gushing fluid/blood from my incision. That was about two weeks ago and now I'm only leaking from a small spot right above the mons where my ps says i opened up a blood vessel. He wants to wait for it to clot but isn't there more he can do? It is annoying and I can't leave the house for fear of gushing blood in public! Treatment suggestions?
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Most patients are candidates for a drainless tummy tuck.
Our meta-analysis (link below) revealed that a "drainless tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with progressive tension sutures" was more effective than the traditional "tummy tuck with drains" in reducing seroma (fluid buildup) and reoperation...
I agree with the other MDs. It's important for your plastic surgeon to evaluate you and to make sure you don't develop a fluid collection (seroma). You would have the sensation of fluid in that area. If he or she doesn't feel there is fluid then keep following their post op instructions. Likely...
A drainless tummy tuck is about more than simply not dealing with post-operative drains. The approach used during surgery is different, incorporating a special suture technique that diffuses tension directly on the incision and promotes smoother contours throughout the abdomen. Liposuction is...
