Can I use a icy hot patch a week before my tummy tuck surgery

Unfortunately there’s nothing that you can do to speed up the process of drain removal after a tummytuck. I would continue to wear your abdominal binder as instructed. Sometimes it’s more comfortable if you put gauze/tissues under the drains on top of the skin so the drains aren’t rubbing and ca...

I always thought that plastic surgeons were the only ones who actually cared about the shape/ size/ appearance of the belly button. But no, some patients do too! I reckon overall it's probably a good sign if you're concerned with your belly button after a tummy tuck...it hopefully means the...

Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post operative difficulties. It is not uncommon for wound dehiscence to occur post op. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.

Hello and thank you for your question...Liposuction and tummy tuck together in the same operation is probably one of the toughest surgery, in regards to recovery, that we as plastic surgeons perform. Although it is expected to have some pain and discomfort for at least the 1st week and maybe ...

Hello Adrienne,Great question. Thank you for your pictures. You are still very early in your recovery process. Wound dehiscence is not uncommon. Follow your surgeon's post op instructions. Congratulations on your procedure.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Unfortunately if a serum has persisted for this length of time it has likely developed a pseudo capsule around it which will require surgery to remove.  I would seek out surgeons in your area willing to help, but you may have to travel. Bes...