Why am I coughing so much? Ever since I did my tummy tuck I have a bad cough.

A panniculectomy only removes the hanging apron of skin. It does not address any abdominal wall laxity. The contour of your abdomen is likely influenced by both visceral fat and muscle wall laxity. A tummy tuck addresses the laxity by pulling the muscles together. It does not improve...

There are many changes which occur following abdominoplasty, even two months later. The final result may even take six months to show itself. So you are still healing. I don't know exactly how your plastic surgeon performed your operation so any definitive statements would be speculation. My...

Generally patients are able to return to non physically demanding jobs after two or three weeks from surgery. You will still have lifting restrictions in place for up to six weeks. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon as opinions may vary.

This request comes up all the time in my practice.  It can be a bit tricky.  The reason is that if you are having a tummy tuck, it is an elective cosmetic procedure.  Insurance will not pay for it, and in the vast majority of cases you will have a difficult time getting short-term disability be...

It's hard to be patient but it takes time to heal from a tummy tuck. Generally swelling resolves after about three months, but the belly button may take a little longer. Final results are seen a year after surgery. Visit with your surgeon if you have concerns about healing.

It's difficult to give a definitive answer without an examination. I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation. At six weeks post op it is not unusual to still have swelling, but it is best to discuss any concerns you have with your surgeon. She/He can address the seroma if...