I've had no sexual desire 8 weeks post op tummy tuck and lipo to back. Is this normal? I’m starting to feel bad for my husband.

Hello, Thank you for your question. The average time patients will need to begin standing and walking straight is between 5-7 days. On occasion, depending on the surgical details and patient's comfort it may take longer but 1 month seems excessive.  You may be experiencing the sensation of ...

Liposuction would be an easier procedure and recovery. Vaser will offer skin tightening as well.A tummy tuck is a bigger surgery and recovery plus the pacemaker needs to be deactivated by a/your cardiologist so the electric cautery doesn't interfere with it.Either is possible if safely planned w...

Hello there and thanks for your question.  Congratulations on your new, flat tummy! It is very common to perform multiple procedures, such as a TT and BA at the same time.  In your case, I would recommend waiting 3 months after your abdominoplasty to get your breast augmentation.  I sugges...

Studies show that Vitamin E as well as some other vitamins and natural supplements can interfere with blood clotting, essentially “thinning the blood” and causing increased bleeding during and shortly after surgery.  Therefore, most doctors advise their patients to stop taking vitamin E and cert...

Hello,Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, this problem is sometimes unavoidable, yet does not tend to cause damage. If you feel increasing pain or have any other concerns, you should let your plastic surgeon know, just to be safe. The sutures used for Tummy Tuck and muscle repair are...

Thank you for your pictures and questions. The picture shows that you have a special piece of non-stick gauze called xeroform attached to your umbilicus. I also use this as a dressing but I do not suture it into position and it usually comes out very easy. If the area dries, it can stick to the ...