I am 14 weeks post op from a tummy tuck. Everything was going well until week 6 when the centre of my wound popped open. I had an infection for two weeks which has cleared but Wound has only partially healed and still have a hole.why is it not healing. I've been told that it will take time. i also have pain and uncomfortable pressure feeling oneside of my wound late afternoon.,the only way of releasing this pressure is to sit with legs elevated...is this normal and how long will it continue..
Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty/Liposuction/High Definition Procedures/Tummy Tuck Revision I appreciate your question.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty/Liposuction/High Definition Procedures/Tummy Tuck Revision I appreciate your question.
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October 22, 2017
Answer: Possible seroma If you have a seroma or pocket of fluid under the skin it will find a way out . It sounds like this is what happened to you. You may need to have a procedure to remove excess fluid. An ultrasound can tell if fluid is present. You need to see your doctor for sure! Good Luck!
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October 22, 2017
Answer: Possible seroma If you have a seroma or pocket of fluid under the skin it will find a way out . It sounds like this is what happened to you. You may need to have a procedure to remove excess fluid. An ultrasound can tell if fluid is present. You need to see your doctor for sure! Good Luck!
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October 22, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear laurenamy,it is hard to tell without an examination or at least a photo. But generally speaking, type of wound you are describing is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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October 22, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck incision Dear laurenamy,it is hard to tell without an examination or at least a photo. But generally speaking, type of wound you are describing is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: Post tummy tuck week 14, wound not healing? Hello
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Answer: Post tummy tuck week 14, wound not healing? Hello
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Wound not healing - tummy tuck Hi -
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Wound not healing - tummy tuck Hi -
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