Two months ago I noticed that I had fluid above my tummy tuck incision line. I have had 4 aspirations and it feels like my tummy where the seroma is located is getting more firm and the area is tight. I have no pain. The next procedure is putting a medication inside the area where the seroma is and a drain tube. Is it recommended that I have surgery either way? And with the surgery need to be completed by a regular surgeon or a plastic surgeon? I cannot return to my plastic surgeon. Too far
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Thank you for your question about recovery from tummy tuck.
For specific questions like this and about your recovery in general, it is best to speak directly with your doctor or doctor’s representative – such as his or her nurse, or the physician on call for the practice.
You will likely get...
Thank you for your question.
Post-operative swelling can last for an entire year. You will see the majority of it come down during the first three months. Make sure that you are wearing a tight abdominal garment to aid in decreasing the swelling. After the third month if you are still concerned,...
Hourglass shape tummy tucks typically involve liposuction and the removal of excess skin and fat to create a more contoured appearance. While mesh reinforcement can be used in some tummy tuck procedures to provide additional support, it’s not always necessary for achieving an hourglass shape. T...
