will a tummy tuck make my current hemorrhoids any worse than what they are now ?

Hello, Thank you for your question. At my practice, I typically recommend patients not to lift more than 10 pounds for the first 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, typically patients are asked to gradually increasing the weight. I'd recommend speaking with your Board Certified Plastic...

Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion, this not a hematoma or a seroma. Drainage is most likely typical drainage from open wounds. You still have some excess fat. You will need a revision if you desire it.  It is best to wait 12 months after you are completely healed Best wishes.

Thanks for your inquiry.  If your dermatographia is inot a symptom of some other more significant health problem, ie auto-immune diseases, psoriasis, etc, it should be no problem.  If you do have some sort of autoimmune condition or psoriasis then you will need to discuss further with...

Hi there, you need to be examined to determine the cause of the problem, is this a problem with the tummy tuck or is this abdominal bloating from a gastrointestinal issue ?you can try and reach out to your original plastic surgeon who may be able to refer you to a colleague in your area...

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is perfectly OK after surgery, but if you are also taking prescription medications they may also contain it so check to make sure you are not taking too much in total. Depending upon the type of surgery you are having, a long-acting numbing agent such as Exparel might...

How often and how many follow up visits are needed for patients who travel for plastic surgery variandependingnon the procedure, patient, and doctor.Some patients require only one visit in the office postop then follow up virtually, sending pictures and emails.Safety is paramount, so have a...