I had a tt and lipo in the DR, I was doing great until the drain came out. I had a lot of skin and fat removed and was still draining 50 to 75ml a day on day 33. My doc said I could take it out because my skins was growing around my drain hole. Now I have fluid all over my tummy. The too and bottom. There is now pain. I don't know of my primary doc will help and I will have to come out of pocket. More importantly I don't want to get an infection. Will my body absorb the fluid.
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Having had surgery just two days ago, your body is
still in the very early stages of its healing process. Your body is swollen and
retaining fluid, which can actually add weight rather than take it away.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that a tummy tuck and liposuction
aren’t the sam...
Thanks for your inquiry and happy to hear you pleased with your surgeon and your result. I think you have more pain at the edges because the nerves are probably intact, vs in the middle of the incision they get cut. These cut nerves will start growing back over the next several months. By th...
Thanks for your question. Best way to avoid necrosis is to work with a board certified plastic surgeon and avoid smoking at least 4 weeks before surgery. I prefer patients that have been smoke free for 6 months if possible though as that shows a more firm commitment to smoking cessation. ...
