Plastic surgery schools in Houston or near that offer discounts surgery cost for Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for your question and your pictures. I think you look very fit for having three children. A tummy tuck is for women with excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. Your pictures make it look like you dont have much of either....

Thank you for your questions. Sorry to hear about the problems. If the asthma flare is not that bad and you can breathe ok, then I would not take the Prednisone. If the asthma will improve on its own without it, then I would advise against it. Using steroids can affect wound healing and lead to ...

Seromas can be a frustrating complication after tummy tucks.  A 60cc seroma is relatively small and may resolve after a few aspirations.  If the seromas are large and/or recur immediately, it may be helpful to insert a small drain called a seromacath into the area to keep the space empty and al...

Plastic surgeons differ on the response to this question.  I recommend to my patients a minimum of 4 weeks without smoking prior to undergoing a tummy tuck.  Nicotine constricts blood vessels and prevents delivery of oxygen to the wound that requires good  blood flow to heal. You should always c...

Having one photo makes it difficult to make a complete assessment and recommendation.  The tummy tuck will be the only surgery to address the skin laxity and tighten the abdomen in the appropriate fashion. Do not select your plastic surgeon based upon cost alone.  I would search for the board...

I generally ask my patient to refrain from excessive caffeine for the first couple of weeks.  That means a cup a day is fine or they can drink decaffeinated coffee.  My concern is with increasing blood pressure and heart rate resulting in bleeding or excessive fluid accumulation.  This may be un...