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In my practice I would have no problem with you using tampons, make sure you change them regularly, but as alwys please discuss with your plastic surgeon.
The "stress" of surgery often causes premature menstrual periods. Tampon use is perfectly fine. Wash your hands before you touch your incision or drain site. Do not worry, we see this all the time! Best wishes!
Yes, you can use one - just change it frequently. Sorry about the unfortunate timing... All the best,
You can use a tampon 3 days after abdominoplasty so long as you change it frequently to reduce the risk of toxic shock syndrome. and so long as your plastic surgeon agrees that you may do so.
What you're describing is not uncommon, but it is something that you should check in with a plastic surgeon about. Initially after tummy tuck the drainage coming out of the drain is a bloody color. Over time, it begins to clear to a lighter or more yellow fluid. Sometimes the...
It's too early to predict the nature of your final scar, since you are only 1 week out from surgery. Usually these early color changes fade with time, as the healing progresses and the inflammation settles. If, however, your pigment is stubborn - using some medical grade fade creams,...
Thanks for your question. It is unlikely that sutures will pop after tummy tuck, but it is not impossible. Sometimes an early scar tissue band will form motion can break or stretch the scar tissue leading to a popping sound as well. There are two important sets of sutures in...