I will be getting a tummy tuck to remove a large amount of excess skin due to a 70 lbs weight loss. I have been reading all the comments on this site. I noticed everyone talking about the paper tape and silicone tape can someone explain how to use is and if it is necessary?
I had two hernia repairs this week and had three incisions and want to know how long I leave the tape on over my stitches. The stitches were done under my skin and don't know how long they need to be on because they are getting rough around the edges and don't have much longer.
I just changed the tape on my incision and noticed that there is a small hole that's yellowish I'm wondering if it ok to put tape back on it or should I let it get some air. I'm kinda worried but can't get in touch with my ps until Monday
During my tummy tuck I feel too much skin was, removed, too aggressive lipo in the abdominal area was done. Necrosis has occurred above my pubic line. When I removed the tape that was, on the incision line right above the pubic line my skin just came off with it. Now I'm having fluid leaking out my belly button when my doctor just checked me for fluid a day and a half ago and said I had none.
I no longer have contact with my plastic surgeon. Im 4 weeks post op from an fdl tummy tuck. The parts of my incision where the tape has come off appear to be sealed, there is still some tape on where I cant see. Im not wanting to swim. Just wade in a baby pool with my kids. How how do I know if its safe since I dont have a surgeon to ask? My drains came out 6dpo.
Hello I am 16 days PO dull tummy tuck. I had an area above my incision that was a dark scab and it fell off. Now it looks yellow/white colored. No pus or drainage. Is this a normal color? I covered back up with the tape given by PS. Thanks