Can I use Veet on a 7 month old scar? And can I also use wax over it?

Wound complications such as separation, skin or fat necrosis, and infection can develop after surgery. Care involves debriding any dead tissue, draining any infected fluid and allowing the wound to heal from the inside out. Depending on the size of the wound, this can take a few weeks to several...

Thank you very much for the question.Postoperative care after a Tummy Tuck are very important to get the best results.To avoid damaging the muscle repair, you have to avoid any activity to increase the intra-abdominal pressure, that's mans, avoid efforts like carry much weight or becoming...

I recommend massage, not necessarily ultrasound. I don't recommend any massage in the area of tummy tuck because it can lead to seroma formation. The liposuction area should be massaged.Best wishes,Dr. JSB

Thanks for your question. I would recommend waiting 2-3 months or 6-8 weeks before going in a Jacuzzi or body of water, even if it seems that all wounds are closed. Any bodies of water that contain bacteria can result in infection, which is best to be prevented. Speak with your surgeon for...

It looks like you have some fat necrosis in your incision. Unfortunately, this is a problem that happens from time to time. Your incision will likely open some more and your surgeon will do bedside wound care to help keep the wound clean. This will take several weeks with dressing changes to...

Thanks for your question. As long as she feels healthy enough for the procedure, age is not an issue. I recommend taking a stress test prior to procedure. This will tell you whether your heart is healthy enough to undergo procedure. Best wishes, Dr. JSB