Is it ok to take hydrocodone a couple days before tummy tuck for back pain?

Thank you for your question and photos. A yeast infection in an abdominal fold secondary to moisture in the area can be embarrassing and can give a foul odor. This is not a reason for the insurance to cover a tummy tuck. If you have documented multiple infections, inspite of medical treatment,...

Dear jlong826,I believe your surgeon may have tried to explain it to you as he commented that you had a short distance above your belly button to your breasts and a longer distance from your belly button down to your pubis.  He also noted that he did not want to take too much skin and make...

Hello and thank you for your question.The real answer about exercise after a tummy tuck is that the instructions will somewhat vary by surgeon and by patient.  For example, I usually advise my healthy, active patients to avoid rigorous exercise and heavy lifting for 6...