I'm nervous about having drains and doctor I've consulted with insists on using them. I know some doctors don't, but he does. He said he'll do some quilt suturing & hopefully this will reduce the time the drains have to stay in, but my concern is the potential for scars from the drains. It's bad enough having a scar hip to hip, I recognize that will happen, but I don't want two gaping holes "down there". I shave and that area will not be camouflaged by pubic hair. Do the drain holes leave scars?
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Dear Niagara1,
From the photos submitted and your
clinical history, it appears that your fluctuating abdominal bloating occurs
from internal issues related to your digestive tract, rather than external
issues related to excess fat, loose skin or loose tummy muscles. If you have had children,...
Thank you for your question about anesthesia for your tummy tuck.The best protection is to be sure your anesthesia is given by or directly supervised by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and that your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.Anesthesia today is very safe - and allergic...
Thank you for your question about your tummy tuck.It is fortunately very unlikely that the massage damaged your muscle repair.But it seems likely it caused some swelling.Although many surgeons recommend it, I prefer my patients to not have massage or have only very gentle massage for at least 3...
