I had a tummy tuck. I am experiencing back spasms. Is this normal? Should I take a muscle relaxer?

Thanks for the question. There's no age limit or ideal age for Tummy Tuck. However, patients must be over 18 years of age.

With a tummy tuck the nerves are disconnected from the skin since all the tissue is lifted up.  This results in some numbness on the front of the tummy.  It gets better over time and usually nearly completely resolves, but during the healing process there can often be some unusual, sometimes u...

Your first step is to call your insurance company.  Ask if you have a benefit and if so what board certified plastic surgeon is within your network. Document your problem with your provider because you'll have to prove that this is a medical necessity.  It's complicated to get these approved wi...

Stretch marks are actual breaks in the inner dermal layer of the skin.  We still do not fully understand why some people get them and others don't.  There are no known consistent effective preventative treatments for stretch marks.  One option I have employed in my practice is Carboxy tre...

Hello and thanks for your question. It is not uncommon for your belly button to get a little swollen immediately after a tummytuck. Sometimes, the belly button can take on a little bit of a weird shape in the first few weeks but this this usually goes into a rounder shape as the swelling...

Dear this type of wound is not uncommon after tummy tuck. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon, follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel ...