Necrotizing fasciitis is a major complication, if this is truly what you have. Wound cultures are essential to define the bacterial types, and thus determine the appropriate antibiotic and wound therapy. Vital signs such as temp, blood pressure, ,etc is of course important, but the WBC and c...
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to give an exact answer as every patient is different and every operation is different. However, in general, a tummy tuck is typically less painful as the abdominal cavity itself is not entered. An overnight stay in the hospital (or private...
Any questions you have regarding use of prescription medications post surgery, should be directed to your board certified plastic surgeon.Thank you for your question and happy healing!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS