I recently had a Tummy Tuck where my Doctor said i didn't need any Muscle work done, cause i was already in great shape, just had loose skin. This was about a week ago today. Am i able to smoke marijuana or have a smoke? I don't know how long i am supposed to wait before i am able to do any of this.
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A mini-faceliift and a tummy tuck are very reasonable combined procedures. Even with a flat abdomen, a diagnosed rectus diastasis should be repaired. You should have a narrowed waist after your surgery. A flat tummy will still be flat. Anticipate an operative time of 4 to...
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Pulling the drains at 16 hours is not done in my practice but perhaps your surgeon is doing something that is different. I would really like to know!!!
It does not surprise me that you developed a seroma. Talk to your doctor and try to see what his/her...
From your photo I believe your surgeon is correct, that you are developing an irritation or small stitch abscess from a subcutaneous stitch. These stitches may fall out on their own, but if the area is red, draining or tender, see your plastic surgeon and he/she can remove the stitch...