The liquid on my drain is dark green 7 days tummy tuck post op, is this normal? (photo)

The wound shows characteristics of infection. This should be managed immediately before it worsens. Your surgeon should be informed about this as he has his own protocols in post-op management. Have an appointment as soon as possible for treatment.

Each surgeon has his/her guidelines for postoperative care. In most cases, patients will ramp up their physical activity between 4 - 6 weeks post surgery. Consult with your surgeon as he/she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you.

The main cause is the pain pills. You must completely stop the narcotics. That's the Vicodin. If you don't stop that, it will be much harder to cure the constipation. Tylenol and Motrin are good to take. They help with pain and do not cause constipation. In my experience, milk of magnesia...

Depending on the manufacturer's negotiated contract with each facility/provider, the cost per vial ranges from about $350-$550. Personally, I charge $500 which is essentially at cost for me. For this amount I strongly encourage my patients to include this in their surgical package, as the pain ...

I suspect the depression is in an area where liposuction might have been a bit aggressive leaving too little fat in that area. This can easily be repaired later, after a period of healing, with a small amount of fat grafting to the area. But don’t make any final assessments for at least 8 weeks.

Some people may experience some numbness or even pain down the front and outer aspect of their thighs. This will occur in small percentage of people as the nerve that supplies this area runs immediately deep to the outer aspect of the wounds on each side. SO any possible irritation or...