Will my Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance cover a tummy tuck?

If you have a spine issue that requires you to use the TENS unit on your back, I would ask your PS's approval to use it. Your back pain could be a side effect of being hunched over for a few days post op; this can be attributed to a combination of repair and incision.  The muscles have been irri...

Thanks for the question.Most Plastic Surgeons on this forum will advise you to speak to your surgeon for explicit instructions. I am no different and would also encourage you to get your instructions from him.Having said that, I will give you my input. Most patients can sleep on their back or ...

Hello,Traditional and circumferential tummy tucks tighten skin in (mostly) the vertical vector; skin is taken from above (abdomen, waist and back) and pulled downward, and skin from below (pubic, thigh, and buttock) and pulled upward. FDL can be combined with the previously mentioned maneuvers ...

As a general rule it takes about two weeks before you can straighten up due to the significant abdominal tightness. Therefore, you shouldn’t even consider driving for the first two weeks. After two weeks, common sense should be used. If you feel like you are safe to get behind a wheel based on h...

Hello, You will need to review preoperative photos of your belly button position with your surgeon. It is surprising how common it is to have a non-midline belly button. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question. Sounds like you are having a lot of procedures, so separating them out is a good idea to minimize the length of your anesthesia. Lipo with bbl, mini arm lift, thigh lift already is a lot of surgery and may last 6-8 hrs, so I think separating your tummy tuck for...