Infection

Do I have A Tummy Tuck Infection?

The following question from our forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck and now sees some small seedy-like substance in her surgical drains. She is wondering if this is a sign of infection or if it is normal. Date: 03/14/2010 Submitted by: Marilyn Today I noticed some small seedy-like substance in my drainage tube, like possible puss, which concerns me for infection from my tummy tuck. I'm taking my antibiotics faithfully...my pain is minimal...do you think this [...]

2014-12-25T11:56:56-05:00December 25th, 2014|Infection, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Tummy Tuck Infection & Pain

The following question from our forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck and now has pain and an infection where they removed the surgical drain. She is wondering whether to seek immediate medical help or wait for her doctor's appointment tomorrow. Date: 04/07/2010 Submitted by: Sussan I had tummy tuck done on 3/23. after two weeks I noticed I have a lot of pain in my left side where the drain is coming out and noticed the [...]

2014-12-25T11:51:36-05:00December 25th, 2014|Infection, Pain, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Tummy Tuck Infection

The following question from our forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck performed 2 1/2 weeks ago. Her surgical drain was removed and the hole has healed up. Now she had pain and redness in that area and is wondering if she has cause for concern. Date: 04/24/2010 Submitted by: Deena I had a tummy tuck 2.5 weeks ago, everything went fine I had a drainage tube inserted on my left side upper pubic area, the doctor [...]

2014-12-25T11:49:49-05:00December 25th, 2014|Infection, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Infected Tummy Tuck Belly Button 3 Weeks After Surgery

The following post from our forum is from a women who had a full tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and now her new tummy tuck belly button is ischemic and producing puss and pain. She is concerned that her belly button will get infected again. Date: 11/09/2011 Submitted by: JoyInfected Tummy Tuck Belly Button 3 Weeks After Surgery Hello. I am currently 3 weeks post-op from having full tummy tuck. The main incision is healing nicely but due to a [...]

2014-12-25T10:49:26-05:00December 25th, 2014|Belly Button, Infection, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Infected Sutures/Stitches One Year After Tummy Tuck?

The following post from our forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck over a year ago and now thinks that her sutures/stitches are infected causing her lumps in her stomach and pain. She is wondering what to do. Date: 12/12/2011 Submitted by: LynneInfected Sutures/Stitches One Year After Tummy Tuck? I had a tummy tuck on 7/30/10. This was not a surgery to make me beautiful this was to remove a portion of my abdomin where a re-accuring [...]

2014-12-25T09:40:21-05:00December 25th, 2014|Infection, Stitches, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Infection 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck

The following post from our forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck 6 weeks ago and now has an infection and fluid buildup. Date: 01/30/2012 Submitted by: SusanInfection 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck Hi I had a tummy tuck procedure done almost 6 weeks ago and have developed a infection. I have told my surgeon and she is well aware of it and has got me on antibiotics. As I just want a second opinion as I [...]

2014-12-25T09:22:40-05:00December 25th, 2014|Infection, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Infections & Seromas After My Tummy Tuck Surgery

The following post from our forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck operation and has developed several infections and seromas and is wondering when it will all stop. Date: 02/17/2012 Submitted by: KimInfections & Seromas After My Tummy Tuck Surgery I had a tummy tuck on the 7th November last and since then I have had several infections! At the beginning of January this year my tummy became extremely swollen I looked 8 months pregnant, I also [...]

2014-12-25T09:16:04-05:00December 25th, 2014|Complications, Infection, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Belly Button Draining Serous Fluid After Tummy Tuck Infection

The following post from our forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck 2 months ago and is now has infection and serous fluid draining from her belly button. Date: 03/02/2012 Submitted by: PRBelly Button Draining Serous Fluid After Tummy Tuck Infection I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair in jan 2012. Two and a half weeks later i had my first uti. I was treated with cipro for 10 days. Five days later my belly button [...]

2014-12-25T09:11:52-05:00December 25th, 2014|Belly Button, Complications, Infection, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments

Infected Belly After Tummy Tuck

Dee I am going through the exact same thing and my Dr. Told me I'm healing fine. Did not believe him and went straight to my physician and she said did a swab of the puss from the belly and it was infected. Go see ur physician! I don't know what's wrong with these surgeons, they must want to be sued.

2014-12-25T09:08:29-05:00December 25th, 2014|Infection, Tummy Tuck|0 Comments
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