I am 3 weeks post op and had increased swelling in my pubic region, the swelling has subsided somewhat now that an area in my incision opened by itself and drained the yellowish fluid. The pubic area is now hard and lumpy but no longer feels as if there is fluid trapped under the skin. What could be the cause of this? My PS put me on antibiotics but that is it.
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August 20, 2017
Answer: Lumpy area in pubic area following TT and lipo
The best antibiotic to treat your particular infection would be directed by the culture and sensitivity of the seroma fluid. Additionally evacuation of the seroma is necessary. Finally, fluoroquinolones such as Levaquin should not be used indiscriminately as they can be associated w...
Please see your Plastic Surgeon. It looks like you have a seroma. This is very common after a tummy tuck (especially with liposuction too). It is straightforward to drain in the rooms. If your stomach was fat immediately post operatively, then you should expect to return to that nice fla...
The safety of BBL is under international review as a result of patients who died following fat clots to their lungs..... beware..... I personally am not performing BBL until the issue is resolved.
