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healing after a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty there is not a single answer. I tape for 4-6 weeks then start biocorneum or scar guard. some patients benefit from silicone strips. i prefer paper tape
The duration for surgical tape will vary depending on 1) the type of surgical tapes utilized, 2) your healing progress, and 3) your surgeon's preference. The "paper" surgical tapes can stay on until they fall off on their own or your surgeon may remove them after 1-2 weeks. The "glue" surgical tapes (such as Preneo tapes) are usually removed after 2 weeks. You should follow your plastic surgeon's recommendation. He/she will remove the tapes when they are ready.
Hello, I have my patients leave the surgical tape in place until it falls off on its own. Surgical tape helps to keep the edges of the incision approximated while it heals. This means that the edges of the incision will stay closely together to prevent a widened, unfavorable appearing scar. If three weeks goes by and the tape is still intact, it is fine to manually remove it at that point. Hope this helps.
Malodor is one of the signs of infection. Given the severity of the problem I would recommend that you see your surgeon as soon as possible to address the issue. Best wishes on your recovery.
Drains are usually removed based on output. It is unusual to remove the drains at 1 day postop as they are usually kept in place for 7-10 days. Some doctors will place quilting sutures to help the skin flap seal to the abdominal wall faster. I would recommend an...
Such seroma shoud be drained as soon as possible. If ignored they can form a capsule around them and become chronic. In that case they may even require surgical treatment. Of course since seroma fluid is rich in proteins it can get infected by bacteria. You should call your...
