I had a Tummy tuck on the 20th, can I take magnesium citrate to help me go to the bathroom for constipation?

This does not look like an infection. Many patients have small areas of separation along the incision with more swelling above than below, so this is not an uncommon thing to see after tummy tuck. Continue to follow up with your surgeon as scheduled and watch for changes. Call the office if you...

Believe it or not 13 months is still early after a tummy tuck.  The are that you are describing is one that is under a fair amount of stress.  As you increase your physical activity, you are increasing the stress on the wounds.  If you are doing something new or that you can...

It certainly sounds like muscle spasm. I recommend you see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation. There are several muscles in the abdomen and depending on where your muscle plication sutures were placed it may or may not be related. Also, although it does sound like muscle spasm there are...

Great question.Every surgeon has their own preferences and see excellent results with the techniques they use. Some use drains, others not. Some use compression, others not. In my opinion, most plastic surgeons would recommend post operative compression, especially if some liposuction is...

That's a great question.  The answer is "it depends".  Some patients only need fat removal without having to address the skin or underlying musculature.  These patients may benefit from liposuction alone.  Other patients need excess skin removed and/or tightening of the...

Following a tummy tuck, I prescribe my patients Norcos, as well as Flexeril (a muscle relaxer).Between the two of these, they are able to control their pain well.Consult your board certified plastic surgeon on the best medications for you post tummy tuck surgery.