8 weeks post op Tummy tuck & muscle repair. Pinching pulling pains in my top abs. Is this normal or should I be concerned ?

You should avoid using a heating pad on your abdomen following a tummy tuck.  During a tummy tuck, the skin is lifted off of the muscle wall, resected, and the muscle wall is tightened.  You will experience decreased sensation over the abdomen for up to one year following your tummy...

Thank you for your question. Theoretically,it is certainly possible to eliminate that portion of the operation. It is important for you to understand that that portion of the procedure is critical in providing an excellent long-standing surgical outcome. Your downtime can be minimized by using...

Thanks for you question.  There are 3 types of circulatory systems that go throughout the body, arteries to bring blood  to the tissues, veins that take blood away and lymphatics which drains fluid that leaves blood vessels to nourish cells etc.  The arteries are powered by...

Truthfully, I am not certain as to the answer.That being said, I always suggest that patients refrain from vitamin E for two weeks prior to surgery.It would not hurt to also refrain from almond milk.Best of Luck.

Thanks for your question.  You are at a significantly higher risk of wound healing difficulties and skin necrosis if you smoke and have a tummy tuck.  In a C-section, the surgeon cuts straight down through the tissue and then repairs the tissue.  In a tummy tuck, the skin is...

I have seen true reactions to Steri-strips and more frequently to skin adhesives (such as Mastisol) that we apply over incisions to make the strips more secure. However, most of the blisters or reactions are not true allergic phenomena, but a mechanical or physical injury to the skin when...