How long after a tummy tuck is performed can you use a marble or earplug to keep the belly button from closing?

Most surgeons offer financing options through a third party. In Canada, companies like Credit Medical and Crelogix provide financing with low monthly payments in the hundreds of dollars. Each financing company has its own terms, and this can be discussed after you’ve met with your surgeon to d...

Additional skin and fat can be removed and plication may be reasonable based upon exam.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Hello,Be sure to let your doctor know your symptoms. As for water intake, the best way to evaluate your hydration is typically the color of your urine. If it is clear, that's usually a good sign that you are staying hydrated. If it's dark yellow, that usually means you need more fluids. All the ...

In my experience, rippling with liposuction following tummy tuck is not something that I have seen.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Congratulations on your weight loss! It is unfortunate but insurance companies will pay for the gastric by-pass procedure but rarely pay for the panniculectomy afterwards. Most insurance companies do not have this procedure as a benefit and if they do the redundant skin just about needs to be...

Hello,It might cause you some discomfort but you're unlikely at 4 weeks out to disrupt too much. Make sure you have a binder or some sort of support over your abdomen when coughing or sneezing as this can help with comfort and with your results. Some patients find that holding a pillow while...