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7 months post op tummy tuck, have a hard bulge above my incision. Is this normal? Options? (photos)

I had a tummy tuck 7 months ago in january it got badly infected i was admitted to the hospital for 2 weeks and was re opened twice. I have

White substance in drain 2 weeks after tummy tuck? (Photo)

It's two weeks to the day since I had my surgery. I have noticed there are white stringy clots like things in my drain tube. I've contacted

1.5 yrs Post tummy tuck, Foul odor coming from belly button area. What can be causing this and how can it be treated?

I had an abdominalplasty a couple years ago and started noticing a foul smell emanating from my belly button. Couple days later I noticed

Are infections and seroma after a tummy tuck common and what causes this?

Is it common to get tummy tuck infections (serious) or minor? And also seroma ?? If so, what causes this .., doctors fault who carried out

How common is it that I'm still trying to clear up a bacterial infection 9 months post-op tummy tuck?

I had a procedure done May 2022, still trying to clear up bacterial infection at all of the suture sites/Vicryl used. How common? I had

What could have caused a pooch after tummy tuck and what can I do to correct this? (photos)

I had my surgery 11/2021. Had some complications with my incision. It got infected. They had to dig the staples out. When they took the

Are there any resources to teach about the risk of cross contamination after surgery?

I fear I'll get toxoplasmosis or salmonella in future surgery wounds: my hubby regularly cross-contaminates & isn't careful. Showing

How likely are the chances of developing skin necrosis after tummy tuck?

I've had 4 c sections and two tummy tucks. After my last baby I now have muscle separation and would like my c section scar revised so I am

Tummy tuck not healing as much as expected - is this normal after 6 months? (Photo)

I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago. Ive had 3 infections.. my tummy tuck does not look like its healing as much as I would have expected. I

My TT with muscle repair was 3 wks ago. Doc feels fluid but has tried to drain it 3x with no success. Will my body absorb it?

Im worried about the outcome and/or infection. I was not told to wear a tight compression garment. I woke up in a Marena recovery garment