Hole in tummy tuck incision (photo)

Thanks for your question and congratulations on completing your surgery.  It is not really common to have pain in the collarbone and shoulder area from a tummy tuck.  In a tummy tuck, you do not open the abdominal cavity so there really should not be any diaphragmatic irritation that can refer t...

You have to go back to your PS office for a revision.   Extended TT can  collect a very significant amount of seromas.   Try to avoid any complication and talk with your PS. 

A few flights of stairs should not be a problem, medically.  It is unlikely to have an increased risk of infection or wound formation. As a matter of fact, I often recommend walking as much as possible to decrease your risk for blood clots. It may, however, be very uncomfortable for the first ...

No, a tummy tuck will not affect your digestion as the stomach itself is not operated on. The operation involves removing excess skin and fat as well as tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. Its possible that you may feel full a little earlier for a while after the procedure, but your...

Medicaid pays for the absolute minimum medical care. It will not pay for cosmetic surgery and attempting to misrepresent information to either Meducaid or Medicare is a frlony punishable by fines and prison time. Depending on on the severity, Medicaid MAY pay for removal of the skin overhang. ...

Hello!The chances of a drain breaking inside of you are exceedingly rare!  It does depend on the type and size of drain, and of course how it was placed by your surgeon. If it was inadvertently sutured to you, and then removal was attempted, it impossible with enough force the drain could break....