My JP drain came out two days after an extended tummy tuck. What now?

A few flights of stairs should not be a problem, medically.  It is unlikely to have an increased risk of infection or wound formation. As a matter of fact, I often recommend walking as much as possible to decrease your risk for blood clots. It may, however, be very uncomfortable for the first ...

No, a tummy tuck will not affect your digestion as the stomach itself is not operated on. The operation involves removing excess skin and fat as well as tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. Its possible that you may feel full a little earlier for a while after the procedure, but your...

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately Medicaid will not approve a tummy tuck as they consider all of them to not be "medically necessary" but there is a procedure termed a panniculectomy which can be covered that involves removal of the apron of skin and adipose tissue from your lower ...

Very low, but indeed possible. I have had it happen once during my fellowship, and once in 29 years of private practice. Both times, the drain remnant was successfully removed with a small procedure. I now always cut the ends of my drains at an angle, and BETWEEN perforations so that I know for...

First it is important to understand that the muscle separation is not something correctable with exercise. It not only creates a flatter abdomen, but a more stable muscle layer.  Since the loose skin and any localized fat can also not be corrected with exercise and diet, you should not feel g...

Thanks for the question. Yes, you can get a tummy tuck and breast implants at the same time. But first of all you need to lose some more kilos. After you lose kilos, you should meeting with a Board Certified Surgeon and planning the process. After planning, everything will be better. I wish yo...