Will ibuprofen reduce swelling after TT?

Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. It appears that this protrusion when not flexed would be either a muscle separation or swelling. At 5 months post op, swelling should be almost completely gone. Did you speak with your Plastic Surgeon about diastasis recti repair when planning your...

I am sure that your own surgeon is interested in helping you get through this with the best possible result. Options are either remove the staples surgically and clean up the wound edges and re-close, or wait it out then revise if necessary.

It may take several months for a tummy tuck patient’s scars to soften, for sensation to return, and for relaxing of the tight sensation in the abdomen. In the case of extensive surgery, abdominoplasty recovery can be uncomfortable and may take longer. Scars may stay red, become thick or widen. I...

Thanks for asking this sometimes embarrassing question. It's too bad you waited till 6 days post-op. I have had patients wait 7, 8, and even 10 days, when I then wonder which brand of TNT we will need to blast out the fecal plug that has been caused by that length of wasted time! Sorry, this is...

Hello,In my practice basic blood work is done prior to all surgery and for patients over 40, I do request an EKG. Each Plastic Surgeon has their own preferred protocols. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns and expectations.All the best

Hello,Depending on surgical technique and how tightly tissue is stretched, the belly button can appear elongated.All the best