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Accidental sit up after tummy tuck -- could I have torn my sutures?

I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck and in bed I usually turn to the side to get up. Today I almost fell all the way back and by natural reaction

3 weeks post TT and lipo. Is it safe to remove drains at 25cc per day on each side?

I still have my drains and have been 25cc on each side for the past 10 days. Is it safe to have them removed? I'm still wearing my garmet

3 weeks post-op and I woke up with a my right side red, tender, and warm to touch. (Photos)

I woke up yesterday morning with a new aching pain on my right hip side. I noticed it's red and within a few hours, it spread a little down

3 1/2 weeks post op tummy tuck with open wound that looks worse daily. Is this normal? (Photos)

A week ago the incision area had a narrow scab (pic 1). Over the weekend, the scab started oozing and my belly swelled significantly (pic

Is there not a compression garment option for people with latex/rubber allergies/skin sensitivities?

Help! I need hypoallergenic, latex/rubber free compression binder/suit post tummy tuck.I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck, lipo, and fat transfer

Should I cover the opening of splitting stitches or should I cover with non-adherent pad? (Photo)

3 1/2 weeks po lipo and tummy tuck. These openings just happened last night and was told not to worry it will heal. But I'm not sure if i

Rolls after tummy tuck normal? 3 weeks post op. (photos)

I am wondering if this is normal that when I bend forward I get this dimple about an inch above my belly button and kinda a roll, would

How long do drains typically stay in after a tummy tuck?

I am 3 weeks 3 days post op with a tummy tuck and I still have one drain in. Im still draining 40-45mls a day and my doctor wont remove it

Are tummy tuck drains removed once fluid is below 30cc in EACH of the 2 trains, or 30cc combined?

My drains were removed at 1 week post Tummy Tuck and Flank/Back liposuction. Each drain was drawing about 23-26 cc of fluid daily at that

3.5 weeks post tummy tuck - how can I tell if I ruined my results?

Hello, I am 3.5 weeks post tummy tuck operation, muscle repair and umbilical hernia. Yesterday I held my 10 month old (20 lbs) and walked