Sore and painful tummy tuck scar. Is this normal? (Photo)

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (3 weeks post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr....

Thank you for your question and picture. This is a very common issue after a tummy tuck that involves a significant amount of skin resection. There is often excess skin that has to be pleated or bunched and this results in a slight mismatch. Often these areas can be treated with liposuction or...

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your weight loss after surgery!  Unfortunately the hanging apron of skin that can develop with this degree of weight loss can be debilitating for patients.  Depending on an in-person examination as well as a review of your current medical c...

A hysterectomy goes deeper and therefore, most patients experience more pain. A TT will definitely feel tight due to the muscle repair but depending on the technique your surgeon uses, you may need minimal pain meds. At my practice, we only give our patients Ibuprofen but again, this is...