Is it normal to have a tissue/blood clot in drain after tummy tuck? (Photo)

Thank you for your enquiry and photos.It is quite usual to be slightly swollen at this stage but it may also be that you have a slight fluid collection in your tummy.This can occur following surgery and you may well feel fluid moving from side to side when you move. I think it would be...

Muscle tightening with repair of the rectus fascia is often a performed in a manner to withstand gentle activity in the post operative period. Excessive muscle activity may put stress on the repair. More likely than not a sneeze alone is unlikely to change your repair.A follow up with your...

Moving Around after Tummy Tuck is not only permitted but encouraged to prevent venous clots in your legs (deep venous thrombosis). I have my patients walk every 1-2 hours while awake. Generally following TT surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly...

Hello, in my area, police officers must have detailed paperwork filled out that states they can wear all of their regular protective gear plus do all of their regular tasks (like use of force).  I would be concerned about one of my office patients going back to full duties before 6 weeks....

Strengthening your core and really concentrating on toning your abs is the best thing you could do in preparation for a tummy tuck.  A big part of a tummy tuck is the muscle tightening.  Most patients, particularly mothers, need this done.  If your abdominal muscles are in good...

Hello, the issue of edema in the umbilical area is tricky-- if something too tight is put into the umbilicus, it could cause problems. I do not use any type of balls or even gauze. I feel it is better to let the edema resolve naturally.Good luck.