Drains out after 16 hours. I was told I may have turned over wrong and separated some skin from the muscle creating a hole which filled with fluid.My seroma aspirated for 300ml and after 3 weeks it was down to nothing. When I move/bend my stomach feels like it is "pinching" and I am worried the skin is not adhering properly. Has this wrecked the tummy tuck? My PS says everything will be fine in the end but I notice a little "pouch" of skin in my lower abdomen above the scar line.8 weeks post op.
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From your photo I believe your surgeon is correct, that you are developing an irritation or small stitch abscess from a subcutaneous stitch. These stitches may fall out on their own, but if the area is red, draining or tender, see your plastic surgeon and he/she can remove the stitch...
Drainage from the incision line of the tummy tuck does occur frequently. This is likely your body's way of eliminating some fluid that has accumulated after drain removal. More than likely, the drainage will stop in a matter of days to weeks and the incision line will heal....
Scars from tummy tucks generally fall in the crease that forms in the lower abdomen when seated in a chair. The length of the scar, not surprisingly, is directly related to how much skin is to be removed. The more skin to be removed, the longer the scar. Attempts to really...
