Im 4 weeks post op and would love to take a hot bath. I almost think it would help with some of the firmness/tightness. But I still have almost all the glue on! Would it increase swelling and inflammation? Im doing very well with no complications.
I am 5 weeks post op fleur de lis tummy tuck, and the T section and small area horizontally and small are vertically, are still discharging, but very minimally. I am treating them with antibacterial ointment prescribed by my PS. Just wondering if letting them air out a bit would assist in forming scab sooner. I lost 183 lbs with gastric bypass, and they removed 13 lbs of skin. I realize the T section is usually the section that takes the longest to scab up. Very happy with the results so far.
I am 4 weeks post op my tummy tuck, with liposuction on front and posterior flanks. On my left side,right at my hip (where the tummy tuck incision ends) there is a hard lump. It was much larger right after my surgery; however, it still is LARGELY apparent. At my 3 week post op appointment, my doctor said this was normal and the swelling would go down. I have applied heat every day and massage the lump, but it is still there. Any suggestions on helping the process so I dont look deformed?
I'm about one month out from a full abdominoplasty w/ liposuction on my flanks and tummy. At first I healed extremely well and my swelling was going down progressively. Then I got a virus. I probably also ate too much salt as well and took meds like Benadryl. Then I swelled up ...even my eyelids....I was really retaining water. I've been able to get most of the swelling under some control, but I still have a thick swollen patch right above my incision. I'm doing some exercise and self massage. My doc is out of town for the next few weeks. I'm considering doing a detox body wrap. Is there any harm in this?
How many times do you think Ill need to get my seroma drained? Im 4 weeks post TT and my first time with needle drain, they extracted 150 cc. It is now building back up again. I cannot take it easy anymore than I already have, as I have 2 small kids at home. I wear compression 24/7 except in the shower.
Hello, I am 4 weeks tummy tuck post op. I have noticed significantly more swelling in my lower abdominal area in the past 3-4 days. I am all about a week away from my period. Could this be contributing to the significantly more swelling??? My belly looks so full and rounded!
I had a full tummy tuck, breast augmentation and lift 4 weeks and some days ago. Im still wearing my compression garments. Im getting back acne along my spine! I wash my garmets once a week. Im still sleeping sitting up or laying down on the couch, Ive only been sleeping on my back. Could that be it? Is this normal? Has any doctor heard of this before? Ive never had back acne in my life! Theres like a cluster of them. The compression bra is giving me seriously itchy skin on my sides too.
Hello, i was hoping to get a second opinion on my results. Its been 5 weeks after TT with lipo to tummy, flanks and back. Im still swollen around waist esp. from back. I had a tiny circle of necrosis and 1 week ago at center of incision, my PS debrided it and now it has closed and has a brownish scab on it. Im worried about my hips they are indented- upper part is tight and lower at level of incision is softer. PS told me its because he pulled everything very tight. Will it even out? Thank you
I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters higher/bigger that it was pre-operation. My underwear used to cover the area completely, but now they don't. Is this normal? Will the skin eventually stretch back to its place?