What are my options since FMLA doesn't cover cosmetic surgery?

Medical tourism has becoming increasingly popular in recent years; patients  have been flying out of the U.S. for plastic surgery, lured by lower prices.  However, a parallel trend has also appeared: plastic surgeons in the United  States are finding themselves treating an increasing number of...

Most Plastic Surgeons will recommend General Anesthesia and intubation during a Mommy Makeover since this procedure best protects your airway during the surgery.  In my practice, I generally recommend this since I am performing circumferential liposuction and will begin the procedure with you ...

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent procedure!  While it can be safe to return to light exercise such as walking on  treadmill,  most will return to normal activity after three months.  It's best to follow the restrictions your own surgeon had set...

Thanks for the question.  Generally, most patients can fly within 2-4 weeks after mommy makeover operation. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and I am sorry to hear of your back issues.  Unfortunately without knowing the full details of your mommy makeover it is difficult to offer advice.  I would recommend reaching out to your surgeon for his opinion on positions that you may be able to...

Thanks for your question. A mommy makeover is usually a combination of an abdominoplasty (with or without liposuction), and a procedure to rejuvenate the breasts (uplift with our without augmentation, or a reduction). Based on what you have written and your photos, an abdominoplasty with...