Can a tummy tuck be done on someone with dermatographia (skin writing)?

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...

You can certainly do a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and in fact harvest fat from the tummy including the extra part that would be discarded and use if for the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). You heal simultaneously from both. Pain is very manageable especially with Exparel injections which numbs the...

Thank you for your question regarding antibiotic choice following tummy tuck.  I  understand that your doctor is treating an infection along your incision line.  You have had some problems with Bactrim and a possible allergy to that medication.Antibiotic choice is really based on...

It is very uncommon to need to leave a vertical scar when using the a No-Drain tummy tuck procedure using a special technique know as progressive tension sutures. This technique allows for advancement of the abdominal skin more than with traditional tummy tucks and thus it is extremely rare to...