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Is not typical to have arm numbness after a tummy tuck. I would seek in evaluation by your plastic surgeon or your primary care physician regarding this numbness.
It's usually related to your arms being secured while you were asleep. Sometimes too much pressure is applied to your ulnar nerve for too long and it basically shuts down for a while. It us almost always self resolving.
YES! See your chosen operative surgeon ASAP for full IN PERSON examination. Or at least speak to him/her....
There are no contraindications (reasons you cannot) to coloring your hair before surgery.Good luck.Dr. Taranow, NYC
Silicone is the most effective treatment in scar management. As an alternative to the sheets though, BioCorneum is a great product that works in a similar way. It's a gel that you apply to the scars twice a day that dries like a "silicone sheet." Much easier than applying the sheets daily. Hope...
With a large overhang of loose inelastic skin and some fat, all the so called "non invasive" options are of no value for you.Your two main options involve surgery either abdominoplasty or panniculectomy.These procedures are similiar but with important differences which you can easily find online...
Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for y...
Thank you for the question. Good pain control after tummy tuck is very important for many reasons. Besides the important concern of patient comfort, good pain control allows for better/easier deep breathing exercises and ambulation. These measures may lead to decreased incidences of...
Thank you for the question! You seem to be retaining fluid. Please see your surgeon as soon as possible. You will need a physical exam and possibly a CT scan. Best of luck.
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