How safe is the use of mesh in tummy tuck?

Yes it has to come out, but at this point you should probably have surgery with drainage and placement of more drains.

This is not a $5000 operation, so if you find someone to do it for that price you most certainly won't be getting the best surgeon, or the best results.Often it is not the best approach to find the cheapest plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon specialize in this procedure? What are their...

Thanks for your question.  I would say that most of patients after a tummy tuck will tend to lose weight rather than gain weight.  However, if you do gain weight after a tummy tuck procedure, it is not uncommon to gain the weight in other areas. 

I have had patients use them, and they are very inexpensive to either buy or lease from a  medical supply store. They are especially useful for patients who have back issues, because after a tummy tuck it is normal to walk bent over at first...this can throw some patients' back into spasm or ca...

I think recovery from a tummy tuck is very patient specific. I have had mixed results with a pain pump. Some patients did great others needed much more narcotic than we typically give. In the end I elected to drop the pumps and instead offer a stronger pain med regimen which can be adjusted...

Thank you for your question and photo.  Sometimes a retained suture or piece of skin can delay healing of the belly button.  Exploration under local anesthesia and can help identify the cause of slow healing and address it.   Discuss your concern further with your surgeon. Best wishes on you...