I am 3 and half weeks post-op (tummy tuck) and my incision is healed with a few raw spots (smaller than a pencil eraser) Is it safe to say I don't have to worry about it reopening? I seen one person say there's opened after 5 weeks... Also I have tape on my incision do I have to keep it on; does it prevent infection?
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Our meta-analysis research showed that "drainless tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with progressive tension sutures" were more effective than tummy tuck with drains in reducing seroma (fluid buildup) and reoperation rates, with no difference for hematomas or infections.
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Thank you for your question. You will need a surgeon to evaluate in-person to determine if a abdominoplasty is the right operation for you. To answer your question, our meta-analysis research (link below) showed that "drainless tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with progressive tension sutures" were...
Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical
procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the
nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary
neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually
resolves over the...