Dissolveable Stitches Causing Abscess 5 Yrs Post-op?

Thank you for your question.After a #tummytuck #surgery, #swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to...

Both types of anesthesia are safe and commonly practiced. The chances of waking up during a procedure using IV sedation are extremely low and should not be much of a concern. But this is mostly dependent upon the anesthesia provider and how attentive they are during the procedure. I personally...

With a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), most patients can return to sedentary work within 2 weeks, however it is necessary to avoid vigorous abdominal straining for 4-6 weeks to prevent disruption of the muscle (diastasis) repair.  Most patients are driving at 7-10 days and as long as they...

Hi, from the pics it looks like the surgery wasnt that long ago, so any opinion on the scar quality at this point is baseless, but if later the scar was found to be too high, it could be lowered if needed. please keep your follow ups with your surgeon and do not consider any revisions before...

I tell all of my tummy tuck patients they cannot raise their blood pressure or pulse for two weeks after surgery, can begin light cardio and toning activities at 3 weeks, can do more vigorous non-abdominal exercises at 4 weeks, and can gradually add sit-ups and crunches no sooner...

No it really should not be looking like that....But..I have seen patients that have such a curve to their lower back (sway back or lumbar lordosis) that no amount of sutures can overcome their poor posture...If that is not the case then you should see your surgeon as to his/her opinion...An...