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It's a great question. If you have concerns, reach out to your surgeon for specific advice. It is common for the tissue on the lower tummy to be firm after a tummy tuck procedure. It can take several months for this area of swelling to improve. However, it's important to make sure that the swelling isn't coming from a fluid collection under the skin. Only your surgeon can determine whether collection of fluid is present. Congratulations on your recent procedure.
You are still very early in the healing stage it is normal to be swollen and you will continue to be for a few more months just be patient and continue to follow up with your PS.
suggests infection or inflammation and you must see your surgeon. Hardness can come from many things but any concerns you have should be addressed with your surgeon. And your surgeon is obligated to be there for you during the recovery period so see your surgeon.
Thanks for your inquiry, honestly it depends on the control of your disease and your symptomology because each person's disease is unique. I have performed tummy tucks on numerous patients with multiple sclerosis without complication. Please get medical clearance from your neu...
Lab values should be reviewed by your surgeon who will make the decision whether or not it is safe to proceed with surgery. Sometimes a request is made to repeat the test to ensure that the result wasn't an anomaly. If you are referring to your hemoglobin level you are only slightly low so you...
Dear Yvonnehendrix86,this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully ...
