Will gallstones affect my tummy tuck?

During a tummy tuck, the skin/fat is separated from the muscle layer from the pubic area up to the ribs.  This leaves a potential empty space that can fill up with fluid which is known as a seroma.  Doctors can minimize the accumulation of fluid by using progressive tension sutures (which c...

Swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the...

A tummy tuck is considered a cosmetic procedure that is generally not covered by insurance. The only way it may be covered is if you only wish to remove the skin/fat that hangs over your waist (pannus).  This particular procedure is called a panniculectomy. However, if you want to treat the ...

Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure designed to flatten the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat, and to tighten the abdominal wall. Women and men who have excess skin and/or fat around the abdomen which does not respond to diet and exercise are candidates for...

Thanks for this question. Your back pain and tingling of the hands and feet is very concerning and abnormal. I suggest you call your plastic surgeon and make them aware of these new symptoms. Best, Dr. ALDO

A CT scan is not necessarily required for the surgery to be performed; however, considering that you’ve had a hernia, your surgeon may be taking precautions. If he believes there is a risk, the scan will aid them in the tummy tuck. It’s best to consult with your surgeon and address your con...