I had a tummy tuck about 16 days ago. Ultrasound was done that confirmed it was just air and not much if any fluid. I don't have any hot spots or elevated temp. Should I be concerned? Can this ruin my results? The pocket seemed to have gotten larger over time but does not crackle and pop any more. Spoke to a local surgeon, ER doc and PS, Not sure of what else I can do other than compress. Google searches leave me with relateable informagion
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Pain pumps are tiny catheters placed by your surgeon during your procedure that from an automated pump instil local anaesthetic around your abdominal muscles in the first 20 or so hours after tummy tuck surgery. I find that they work really well.
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