How long does redness in the tummy tuck incision last?

In my own practice I would have no difficulty with you working at the day before the operation. Your surgeon may have different ideas about it so you need to clear with him or her.

Once you're physiologically stable after childbirth there is no reason not to have the abdominoplasty. I think most plastic surgeons would had you wait about six months.

There our many reasons for headaches. The stress seven operation can trigger headaches and people are susceptible. I would advise you to check with your plastic surgeon to see if there's anything about your daily regimen that might be changed to improve the situation.

Although in abdominoplasty could be performed with sedation and local I think this is a needless exercise. General anesthesia will shorten the operation significantly and allow the surgeon more freedom in giving you better result.

Your plastic surgeon would be the best one to advise you, but figure 3 or more weeks to return to work as a dental hygienist. Light walking but not running begins immediately after surgery once you are home. In general for most of my patients, after the operation, basic exercises are...

The body is expending a lot of energy in healing so feeling cold is not totally unexpected. If you are having chills with shivering this is a different matter. This should be reported to your plastic surgeon.