DOT physical for commercial drivers after tummy tuck?

Frist, are you pregnant? There could be several reasons why your abdomen is getting larger, or not getting smaller, and not all are related to your surgery. I would suggest meeting with your surgeon to rule out surgical reasons, then see your primary care physician.

I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Your surgeon would review your medical history and likely require preoperative labs/clearance to make sure you are a good surgical candidate. Your blood pressure would need to be well...

To speed up the healing process after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), consider these tips:1. Follow your surgeon’s instructions: Adhere to the post-operative care plan provided by your surgeon.2. Rest and avoid strenuous activities: Give your body time to heal by avoiding heavy lifting and s...

There should not be much safety difference so long as standard protocols are followed. It is important to make sure maximum doses of medications are not given - which can be done with either exparel or the standard.

Typically scars from a tummy tuck heal favorably and no revision is needed. If a patient's skin is such that she/he may be at higher risk for needing a revision it may be discussed with the patient prior to surgery, but it is not usually planned.

There is no evidence that collagen peptide supplementation causes thicker or raised scars. I prefer patients to be off all supplements for several weeks before and after surgery - but this is to mitigate bleeding complications.