What is the best protein shake for after a tummy tuck?

Thanks for your question. Exercise can be resume at the 6 week mark. I hope this helps! Best Wishes, Dr. Newall

There is always the possibility that a hernia has developed around your belly button. Speak to a qualified surgeon about your options for treatment. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

At 17 days following a tummy tuck and just 3 days post drain removal, you may have some retained fluid and/or air under your abdominoplasty flap.  The fluid/air may slosh or pop until it has fully resorbed.  This may take a few weeks.  Let your surgeon know about your situation...

Thank you for the question. You do not have to remove the braces prior to your tummy tuck. They should not interfere with your operation. Best wishes.

Will vary by what your problem is and whether you are at a stable weight.  Your photos suggest a simple scar revision may be adequate to provide a flatter contour.  But you really need to see a local plastic surgeon for the whole list of options that are available to you and from which...

There is no set follow up regimen for this. It varies among different surgeons based on their aftercare protocol for tummy tuck surgery. In an uneventful situation my patients are see at one day postop, one week, one month, two months, three months and 6 monthly afterwards for 2 years.