I had a TT almost 4 weeks ago and everything has been fine. I had my drains taken out after 16 days. I think I have a seroma. I’m not exactly sure. But when I press down on one side of my stomach I can feel a little wave or bubble on the sides of me. My contour doesn’t look swollen, I don’t look out of the ordinary and I feel great (no fever or problems with incision lines) . I see my doctor late this week but should I been worried? And if it is a small seroma will my body absorb it?
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Hello julus2008,
I appreciate your questions! Based on your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (Extended Tummy Tuck). This procedure includes a tummy tuck in the front of the abdomen and transfers the lift over the hip to the side of the thigh ...
For elective plastic surgery it is recommended that a patient have a BMI of 30 or less. Those above this threshold have a higher risk of complications such as poor wound healing, seroma, and infection. Lowering the BMI also allows your surgeon to maximize your results. Many factors are...
This is a popular choice in some countries outside of the US (such as Brazil),however, it is not the standard here in the US and certainly not in my area of Houston (that I am aware of). It would be relatively easy to get a good block for the lower tummy area but a little challenging for the...
