What should I wear to the hospital on the day of my surgery?

The better season to get a tummy tuck is when you feel it’s the right time. Don’t make your choice on the season - make your choice on what your schedule is like and when you can expect to have some downtime/time off work so you can concentrate on the surgical experience and your recovery.Gen...

It is definitely a seroma following a tummy tuck. You should have it drained by  a plastic surgeon. Leaving a seroma in long term without drainage can cause significant scarring.

Having had surgery just two days ago, your body is still in the very early stages of its healing process. Your body is swollen and retaining fluid, which can actually add weight rather than take it away. However, it’s important to keep in mind that a tummy tuck and liposuction aren’t the sam...

Thanks for your inquiry and happy to hear you pleased with your surgeon and your result.  I think you have more pain at the edges because the nerves are probably intact, vs in the middle of the incision they get cut.  These cut nerves will start growing back over the next several months.  By th...

Necrosis is loss of tissue due to lack of oxygen and other nutrients needed. The best way to avoid necrosis is not to smoke or be around smokers when having a tummy tuck. Preferably you want to quit 6 months before surgery. This also includes not using nicotine in gum or patch. It's otherwise a...