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Abdominoplasy (TummyTuck) is becoming a very popular surgery. We understand that not all questions you may have are asked at the time of consultation or even day of surgery, while deciding on the surgery and making arrangement for surgery things slip our mind. To answer your question regarding your drain tube holes Yes you will have a scar and we keep in mind and place them so that the scar is as camouflages as possible. Your scar is still healing and over time it will become barely noticeable. I suggest to my patients to use silicone strips/pads to help minimize the appearance of your abdominal scar along with the JP drain incisions.
Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Yes, the drain sites will leave a scar, usually a very small ( barely noticeable) one in the longer term. Best wishes.
Thank you for the question and drainage tubes do generally leave a small scar that is inconspicuousDr Corbin
Swelling can persist for many months after surgery. The incision sometimes feels firm and swollen for the longest period of time. One reason for this is that there are numerous sutures below the skin that can take many months to be absorbed. Even after healing, the tissue can remain firm...
Thanks for your question and photo. I am sorry that you are having concerns after your tummy tuck. From what I can see, you definitely have some asymmetry. It is unlikely that this will improve with time. I would recommend that you wait 6-12 months to let the swelling resolve...
Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck healing.You truly need to contact your surgeon to be seen.From your description it does sound as though some muscle sutures may have been torn - but it may just be swelling. But you need an exam to know what is going on. Be sure to see...
