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I'm not sure really what's going on. A chronic seroma can appear as a sort of "bubble" and should be reported to your surgeon.
Dear Gina,Thank you for your post. Photos would help determine what is going on, but better than that, a physical exam would help greatly. One possibility is that some of the sutures holding the muscle repair have come apart. Make an appt to see your surgeon about this.Best wishes, Pablo Prichard, MD
Skin can be thin for many reasons, including previous pregnancy, massive weight loss, age, medical conditions, and medications such as steroids. Your plastic surgeon would need to first evaluate you to be able to assess not only your skin, but your deeper tissues, and your health history as well...
Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck seroma.You may still just be swollen or it may be a seroma. Feeling more swollen at the end of the day happens with swelling and seromas. You should see your surgeon now to see if you have a seroma.Seromas (except tiny ones) don't go...
Thank you so much for your question about the dressing for your open wound.Yes, moisture helps wounds heal. And the hydrocolloid dressings are excellent. But if there is infection, they may not be a good idea. Check with your surgeon and if it's ok, definitely try them. Here’s hoping you f...
You are an excellent candidate for Abdominoplasty with Mesh Reinforcement.This technique will eliminate your umbilical hernia and provide the benefits of the abdominoplasty.The mesh increases the mechanical strength of the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety, weight loss and maintains the...
Incidence of seroma after a tummy tuck varies from 1-40%. Unfortunately, your occupation may have contributed to this. At this point, you may need to continue with the fluid aspirations by your surgeon and wearing your binder. If you are not self employed, it may help to obtain a letter from...
Post op surgical garments should provide gentle compression and not be excessively tight. The garment should not interfere with your breathing. I strongly recommend you have surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon and ask them about the garments they use.
