I'm 9 days PO from a full tummy tuck. The binder continues to ride up and I've noticed that some of the surgical tape is coming off because of it. Should I be concerned about it?
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Vaser liposuction is a form of ultrasonic liposuction used to remove fat. The stated advantage of Vaser liposuction over standard liposuction is improved skin tone from the ultrasonic energy applied during fat removal. It is just as invasive as standard liposuction. It does not address the...
You should stop smoking at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to tummy tuck surgery. The fact that the test doesn't detect metabolites means absolutely nothing about your risks for wound healing complications. If you have smoked -- even a single cigarette -- within that time frame the data indicates t...
Thank you for your question. It would be unlikely that your suffered any damage to your repair in this setting. If you had persistent pain, swelling or bruising after this I would see your surgeon as soon as possible. Likely the area may feel more firm and have decreased sensation as a result of...
