Does Medicaid pay for tummy tuck?

Thank you for posting your question. Some patients undergoing a tummy tuck present with excess skin and fatty tissue of the pubic area (just below where a TT incision runs). These patients will benefit from concomittent contouring and lifting of the pubic area to achieve a smooth transition of ...

Thank you for your question. There are different options for scar therapy treatment. It will depend on how your scar looks like. You can use silicone based cream, silicone scar sheets and theres also laser treatment. I would suggest to contact your surgeon so he can evaluate which is your best ...

Hello, Maria. Thank you for your question and photographic evidence. After a tummy tuck it is very normal to see these kind of wounds. I can assure you that if your doctor has already seen you and recommended the antibiotics, then that's all you need.  Do not worry since (believe it or not)...

The pain medications in the DR are likely the same as those used in the US provided that they are from a reputable source.  However, I really discourage you from travelling outside of the US for surgery.  I understand that combining a vacation and recovery along with less cost is...

 Based on the photo, you may still be experiencing a degree of swelling. You are still early in the healing process and you will continue to improve through the course of your recovery. If you feel like there is water retention in your abdominal area, or a wavy feeling when you turn to the side ...

As you have flap edge necrosis and its is demarcating to where office debridement will remove the dead tissue and help facilitate secondary healing by your body.  Your wound is clearly contaminated and colonized with bacteria but open wound rarely lead to systemic issues.  If you were my p...