I am 3 weeks post mini tummy tuck with lipo, NO m/r. Ever since my drain was removed two weeks ago, the drain site has been more puffy than the other side. I thought it would have gone down by now but I’m starting to worry it might be here to stay. Is this likely just inflammation/ swelling from where the drain was that will go away with time or could it be scar tissue that ultimately will remain?
Answer: Drain site Swelling is common and expected at this point in your recovery. I encourage you to closely follow your surgeon's instructions and discuss all concerns. Your final results won't be seen for a few months yet. You may want to consider lymphatic massage if okayed by your surgeon to assist with swelling.
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Answer: Drain site Swelling is common and expected at this point in your recovery. I encourage you to closely follow your surgeon's instructions and discuss all concerns. Your final results won't be seen for a few months yet. You may want to consider lymphatic massage if okayed by your surgeon to assist with swelling.
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October 24, 2022
Answer: Drain I would suggest you be examined by your surgeon to see if fluid has collected in that area and needs to be drained. Yes, you are still swollen.
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October 24, 2022
Answer: Drain I would suggest you be examined by your surgeon to see if fluid has collected in that area and needs to be drained. Yes, you are still swollen.
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September 23, 2019
Answer: Is my drain site swollen or could the puffiness be scar tissue? Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. It is most likely swelling. You are still early in your recovery process. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following up with your surgeon.
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September 23, 2019
Answer: Is my drain site swollen or could the puffiness be scar tissue? Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. It is most likely swelling. You are still early in your recovery process. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following up with your surgeon.
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August 28, 2018
Answer: DrDerby It is very normal at this stage of the process to have swelling everywhere , especially the side that was holding the drain is more common to have some extra swelling. Everything for the moment looks fine. Have a great recovery
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August 28, 2018
Answer: DrDerby It is very normal at this stage of the process to have swelling everywhere , especially the side that was holding the drain is more common to have some extra swelling. Everything for the moment looks fine. Have a great recovery
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June 18, 2018
Answer: 3 weeks post mini tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question and photo. From what I can see on your photo, your right side is a little fuller which can be possibly one of several issues. One, it is still early and swelling is not always bilaterally the same. Two, you may have a small seroma which is fluid build up , this is something your PS can palpate and take care of easily in the office. The last possibility but I feel is too early to know due to swelling , is that it may be a "dog ear" in which this can be revised 6 months down the road when we know all swelling is completely subsided. Hope this helps, make an appointment with your PS to discuss your concerns.
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June 18, 2018
Answer: 3 weeks post mini tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question and photo. From what I can see on your photo, your right side is a little fuller which can be possibly one of several issues. One, it is still early and swelling is not always bilaterally the same. Two, you may have a small seroma which is fluid build up , this is something your PS can palpate and take care of easily in the office. The last possibility but I feel is too early to know due to swelling , is that it may be a "dog ear" in which this can be revised 6 months down the road when we know all swelling is completely subsided. Hope this helps, make an appointment with your PS to discuss your concerns.
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