i went into shock after lipo 7 months ago, one of the sites was seeping a lot of blood and liquid and the i.v wasnt working, so im told by the clinic. my blood went down to 36 and my blood pressure dropped dramatically. Im worried that the same will happen when i have a tummy tuck next week, is it likely to happen again?
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At 8 weeks post op from an abominoplasty you are still in the early healing period and the soft tissue will be stiff. It is possible that you have aggravated a sensory nerve or caused the muscle to go into spasm. In any event it should be temporary. Modify your activities...
Digital imaging for abominoplasty is still in its infancy. In the future I am sure there will be 3D technology available to assist the patient who wants to visualize their result prior to surgery. Currently the best method is to look at before and after photographs of patients who...
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There is no specific “recommended diet” for the post-tummy tuck patient. A well-balanced diet with high fiber and a good protein source would obviously be helpful. Adding a protein shake ( to each meal) if necessary may also be helpful especially if your app...
