I had a lipotuck two weeks and a two days ago. There's a spot near my belly button, it hurts less if I push it. Is this normal?

Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck.It is normal to still be swollen 5 weeks after a tummy tuck. It should be improving a little. If you are waking up swollen all over and it is not improving, you should see your plastic surgeon to be sure all is well.Occasionally unrelated...

Thank you for posting a very important question. While I believe drains in abdominoplasty are almost always necessary even with quilting sutures, there is no real reason to place them jn the pubic area. You should ask your plastic surgeon to place them on the outside of their incision. Most of ...

Dear Niagara1, From the photos submitted and your clinical history, it appears that your fluctuating abdominal bloating occurs from internal issues related to your digestive tract, rather than external issues related to excess fat, loose skin or loose tummy muscles. If you have had children,...

Thank you for your question about anesthesia for your tummy tuck.The best protection is to be sure your anesthesia is given by or directly supervised by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and that your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.Anesthesia today is very safe - and allergic...

Thank you for your question about your tummy tuck.It is fortunately very unlikely that the massage damaged your muscle repair.But it seems likely it caused some swelling.Although many surgeons recommend it, I prefer my patients to not have massage or have only very gentle massage for at least 3...

Thank you for your question about a tummy tuck.It is hard to answer this question without an in-person exam to look at all aspects of your torso.Form the front it suggests you might carry weight on your tummy - despite being so slim and fit. The answer might be liposuction or a muscle...