My mini tummy tuck was 6 weeks ago. Three weeks later my lower abdominal was HUGE with a seroma. Dr has taken 440cc of fluid out so far. My right groin area is in a lot of pain and it hurts to walk. Can this be from the seroma ?
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July 10, 2013
Answer: Pain in Right Groin Area After Tummy Tuck?
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You are very early in the post operative phase to start commenting about scars. ALl scars are puckered to start with and then settle down with time, however take a bout 8 weeks to start settling and up to 12 months before they may be right. It is also very difficult to...
No this is not your final result! After a full or mini abdominoplasty, swelling and even scar tissue in the treated area is expected for months after the procedure (think 6 months or even longer). It is also normal to have fluctuating swelling dependent on your activity level, garment, etx for...
If you are not considering a surgical mini tummy tuck, the next best option would be a fractional co2 laser to tighten the skin. The benefits of skin tightening may be suitable for you given your desire to forego surgery. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles