Marin Doctors

Can I Have a Tummy Tuck After an Abortion?

My husband had a vesactomy 3 months ago. I found out I was pregnant had a medical abortion. Will my surgens to got ahead with my tummy tuck?

Sorry to hear about what you have gone through.  The surgery can be performed without any problems.  You may want to wait a some time to sort everything out.

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Are Arnica Montana and Bromelain Recommended Before Mommy Makeover?

I am getting a Mommy Makeover which includes tummy tuck, liposuction and breast reduction. Is it best to take the supplements post surgery or both pre op and post op? What dosage amounts and strengths are recommended?

Both are homeopathic products that claim to reduce swelling and bruising and are available in many plastic surgeons offices. My patients seem pleased with the benefit they provide therefore I have them available in my office. There are different brands available each with their own directions. Usually it is recommended to start taking them 3 days prior to surgery and then until the swelling subsides (7 to 14 days). The products found in health food stores are of a milder strength than what is recommended for surgery patients. Follow your surgeon's advice.

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Hollowness Under Brows 1 Year After Brow Pexy. Could This Have Been Prevented? How To Correct? (photo)

I had a brow pexy over a year ago. I now have very hollow areas directly under my brows. What could have been done to prevent this. How can it be permanently fixed? I am a 52 year old female.

This is a slight in the bone in this area in my opinion.  Nothing is removed in the location with a brow lift  unless something else was performed with the the procedure that you had.  This area can be easily filled with fat injections or more temporary products to see if you like the result.

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon