I'm 6 days post op tummy tuck and EVERYTHING itches. At ends of incision lines, pubic area all swollen areas. Is this abnormal?

I recommend that my patients sleep in a "beach chair" position for 4 weeks after a tummy tuck. This has to do with the extensive muscle repair that I do. Your sleeping position will depend on your surgeon's preference and the specific type of muscle repair that he/she uses, tightness of the...

Thank you for your question.The cost of a #tummytuck, #abdominoplasty, will vary based on many factors. There is the variable fee that comes directly from your surgeon for the procedure. You also need to remember that the fees for the facility, anesthesia, and any possible extra medical facility...

I would not recommend having a Tummy Tuck the next day after DaVinci hysterectomy. I would wait until complete healing after hysterectomy and then few months later you can do Tummy Tuck.

Thank you for your question.  Although a tummy tuck can be done as an outpatient procedure in many patients, in my opinion a 1 night hospital stay greatly improves your comfort and helps you start your recovery in the most comfortable way.I frequently encourage my patients to spend an...

You are still swollen, give healing time.It is normal except in very slim people to have rolls when we sit down. With your surgeon's permission, start exercising.I do not recommend any weight loss stimulant, many do nothing and others are equivalent to high doses of caffeine, amphetamines...

It is normal to have those sensations. As the nerves start to come alive again you can have those sensations. Remember you just had a big operation and there is a lot of swelling and scarring that will occur. Over time these sensations should resolve but do not be alarmed if it takes more than 6...