22 days post tummy tuck, liposuction of trunk and arms. About a week ago started developing an allergy like rash to tuck incision and at every liposuction incision. No pain, fever nor other sign of infection, only this super itchy rash. Currently on Benadryl and Bactrim as per PS , just to prevent any infection from developing.
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Expect a 2 week recovery process following skin only tummy tuck. I really think there is little difference when the muscle was plicated that many would disagree with me. An experience board certified plastic surgeon should be able to perform your surgery in no more than 2 hours under nor...
Dear sweetlife, I had similar case this week and I canceled surgery. I referred the patient to an internist , to find out the reason for the anemia and bring the hemoglobin level to, at least, above 10 . Cosmetic surgery is purely elective surgery and risk should be reduced to a minimum. Hem...
Speak with your surgeon about their specific recommendations. After a tummy tuck with liposuction I use a binder for the first week. I then have my patients wear a garment for an additional two weeks. They can then wear something that's more comfortable, like Spanx, for the next three weeks. At...