I Take Adderall 20mg for ADHD, Should I Stop Taking It Before Tummy Tuck, and Breast Augmentation?

Good afternoon!   there is no way to tell if you have a recurrence of your hernia without an exam.  I would recommend a visit with your operating surgeon.   I hope this helps

Pain pumps are now very commonly used after tummy tucks. They deliver a controlled, foolproof amount of local anesthetic (numbing medicine) directly into the area of fascial tightening.  There are no buttons to press.  The medicine is delivered over a period of three days, after...

Based on your description and photo, it is a distinct possiblity that you have in fact ruptured the suture repair of the muscle plication.  I would recommend scheduling an appointment with your surgeon to be re-examined. A CT scan may help to answer the question definitively.  It can...

Every doctor has his/her own protocol for patients following surgical procedures based on their training and experience.  While wearing a compression garment may help decrease the risk of developing a seroma, it will not necessarily prevent it.  Small seromas will sometimes resolve on...

Dear Melanie: Hard to tell from California. The swelling could be normal or it could be a problem. A certain amount of swelling is to be expected four days after surgery; howwever, increasing swelling associated with increasing pain is not normal at four days. The best thing to do is to call...

Thanks for your question. Sorry you had a rough few days. More than likely you were sensitive to the anesthetic and narcotic. All of this can affect your sleep and dreams. Often times people nap a lot during the day which makes regular sleep more difficult. This is frustrating but will get...