How Does a Diet High in Sodium and Processed Foods Affect a Newly Performed Tummy Tuck?

Hello, Arnica has a spotty track record, and is considered slightly better than placebo at best in reducing bruising.  Turmeric is unproven.  Coconut oil is unproven.  If you want the finest scar possible, consider post operative tape therapy to mechanically reduce the forces...

Dear Desire25, That is a great question and you are correct, the over 50 population falls into a different risk category, so the safest surgery will be one that takes that matter under consideration. Here's why...many people who are 50 and older may have underlying heart, lung or other...

Fat after abdominoplasty or tummy tuck as noted in the other answers ,  fat within the belly needs to respond to diet and exercise. fat under the skin can undergo additional liposuction for contouring.

Liposuction is commonly used to contour the flanks at the same time as a tummy tuck.  You may want to see another plastic surgeon to get at least another opinion on the matter.  However, judging by your photo, liposuction would enhance your results. There is a midline scar on your...

Thank you for the question and photo. The small "plastic" is a disolvable dermal staple that some surgeons use,including myself, to close the abdominoplasty incision. It speeds up the closure, but what is more important, helps give you a better scar in the long run. Occassionally, when they are...