I have a tear in my disc and a bulging disc, I have diastasis recti and was wondering if a tummy tuck would help my back issues?

My 2 cents: I have seen too many obstetricians attempting to do the tummy tuck portion so that they can make extra money at the same time as their portion.  However, do not be fooled by this, they are not trained to do a tummy tuck so leave that in the hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon ...

Occasionally lactation can happen both before and after surgery. Usually, this is not a problem. You likely had a mammogram or another screening test before your procedure, so any abnormality should have been picked up at that time. You should definitely follow up with your plastic surgeon and...

A spigelian hernia is caused by an inherent weakness in the internal girdle of the abdomen.  It happens at a site where two areas of muscle joint up, and in some patients this area is weak and prone to defects which allow internal structures to bulge outwards.  It is an uncommon hernia, and u...

Thank you for your question.  Weight gain after surgery is typically associated with fluid administration and postop swelling.   The length of time that swelling persists can be in the 4-6 month range and longer in some people with other medical conditions or hormonal issues.  If you become ve...