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9 months post-op - What's going on with this heat-induced discoloration after my TT? (photos)

I had a TT with muscle repair about 9 months ago. On a few occasions when I've been hot, my midline developed strange discoloration. It

7 weeks post TT with lipo on my arms and back, and my back heats up whenever I move while sleeping. Is this normal?

I am 7 weeks post op. I had a Tummy Tuck and lipo on my arms and back. At night while sleeping, when I move my back heats up for a minute

Ice or Heat on Area Where Seroma Was Drained?

3&1/2 Wks After Tummy Tuck. I had a area under my stitches that was red and puffy about a week ago took antibiotics and was the same.

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Is it normal to have inner heat after a tummy tuck?

Hi there, Im hitting Day 14 of a full tuck. Is it normal to have an inner heat feeling? Also cant stand up straight or take a full breath

Which is better for swelling: ice pack or heating pad?

I had a tummy tuck with lipo to the flanks and upper back 4 days ago. Sometimes my compression garment won't completely cover the entire

I used the heating pad! Is this on and off stinging normal?

I would ask my doctor but he did not return my call on Saturday, my procedure was on Friday and I have yet to receive a follow up call so

Do you recommend using cold or heat therapy for post TT patients?

I've been told by a few tt patients that applying a cold pack will reduce swelling. They used a different doctor than I've chosen. My tt

Can I use a low set heating pad to move edema in the lower ab and pubic region? (photo)

I seen some concern with seroma in tt patient. When I had my drain tube in and used a heating pad for 15 min it helped move the clear

Hot Climate and Travel After Tummy Tuck?

8 weeks post op with normal surgery and recovery. No complications. I was 4lbs up from pre surgery weight and arrived in a tropical

Thermacare Heatwraps after Tummy Tuck

I Was Wondering if I Can Put Thermacare Heatwraps in my Tummy Muscle After Tummy Tuck?