Hello I've had a TT done exactly a week ago today. And I think I've had an allergic reaction to the steristrips .. What do I do? And I have low back pain from walking hunched over and suggestions on relieving the pressure from my back?
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April 7, 2016
Answer: Blisters on incision site? Allergic reaction
Your situation is very similar to another patient of mine. She began exercising a little earlier than you, around 8 months. The only difference is that I also repaired an umbilical hernia. She had swelling with some abdominal discomfort. I believe she may have pulled or torn a few muscle fibers...
At any point with a seroma, I recommend drain reinsertion. If you had "drainless" tummy tuck then have your surgeon insert a drain as this is not uncommon if the quilting sutures are not spaced correctly. Bottom line though reinsert drain if seromas recur and keep compression on areas of lip...
Most of the time during a tummy tuck sutures are placed to tighten the muscles. If so, it is possible one of the sutures came loose and that part of your abdomen is not as tight as the area below and a revision may be needed. Liposuction to the area may be another option to minimize the bu...