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Feminine pads are great at absorbing fluid. The pads might be used to collect fluid that may leak out around your drain site incisions. Another use for them could be for your liposuction incisions. Sometimes you will have drainage from these incisions as well. It is always best to check with your surgeon.Best Regards,
The pads will most likely be used to absorb fluid around the drain. Every surgeon has their own regimens so be sure to follow both their pre and post operative instructions.Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
The feminine pads will be use around the drain for absorbing fluids purposes, and keeping you dry.They have a high capacity to absorb high volumes of liquids.
Some doctors will use these in place of surgical gauze/pads. However, this is a question that should be posed to your surgeon performing the procedure. Good luck with your procedure.
I suspect the recommendation for feminine pads are for use around the drains. Gauze and a number of other medical products can also be used. A 4x4 gauze pad folded in half and cut half way through makes an excellent drain sponge. Of course, when in doubt, you should always call and confirm with your plastic surgeons office.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
Yes there is an association between both conditions. The common denominator is increase of intra-abdominal pressure due to weight gain. As the visceral (intra-abdominal) fat increases with weight gain, the pressure builds causing worsening of the umbilical hernia and reflux of the stomach acid....
I hope you can find a plastic surgeon who will drain the fluid. This is not a dangerous follow up situation. One who has ethics should do it without hesitation . See link below for more info.
Thanks for your question. 8 weeks after a tummy tuck there are several possible diagnosis: hematoma, seroma, pseudoherniation of the abdominal fasica, or hernia. A CT scan of the abdomen might shed some light if you would like a more accurate evaluation. Hope this helps,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
