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It is not uncommon to have bruising after surgery. It is also common to have some variation from one side to the other. I wouldn't be concerned about it being on only one side. Bruises typically take about 3 weeks to resolve. I have had some patients that have had success using Arnica, which is an herbal treatment for bruising. It is commonly found at most pharmacies. It might be worth a try if you want to speed the process along. Good luck.
No, you're fine, if your surgeon who knows your entire medical history agrees. The use of advil (ibuprofen), while not desirable, will not increase your risk of bleeding in the time frame you describe. Platelet function returns to normal 24 hours after taking ibuprofen. This does not app...
Given your history of a small area that is persistently draining a small amount, you may have a “spitting suture” at this area. There are no signs of infection evident from the photos provided. Usually if a suture spits from an incision, it is self limited and resolves in time without fur...
After reviewing your photos and with the time frame of 3 weeks after surgery I would recommend that you have a debridement of the devitalized tissue sooner rather than later. It is my experience that after a certain amount of time the devitalized tissue can act as a starting point for a w...