Hello, I asked a question about a week ago due to my trouble with my incision with my mini tummy tuck. I’m about 3 days away from a full month post op and I had a new problem arise. Not only is my hole in my incision growing larger and deeper but I have a line of stitcheshanging out (painful).I feel like I should not be having these problems a month post op. Also I did contact my surgeons office but they said I don’t need to be seen and just to let it heal. It’s not healing, just growing bigger.
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Compression is helpful after surgery to help manage swelling and to support the healing tissues. I advise my patients to wear the compression for the first three to four weeks after surgery in most cases. You will need to check with your surgeon for your post op instructions. She/He is most...
At your current height and weight further weight loss is not recommended. Candidates for a mini tummy tuck can typically begin light exercise after two weeks and return to normal activities after six weeks. If you are considering having children in your future you may wish to wait until you've...
Thank you for your question. It is very important to communicate this information with your surgeon and see if he/she feels that this is a seroma condition. Best of luck
