Keto diet and healing process for tummy tuck? I keep hearing that adequate amounts of protein are necessary for healing?

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to lo...

Congratulations on your recent surgery. I let my patients start to gently increase their physical activity back to normal starting at 6 weeks. I recommend a slow and progressive increase of activity rather than jumping back into your former routine. It would be unusual but not impossible for you...

Hello and thanks. This is probably a reasonable combined surgery to perform, but you will have to discuss with your plastic surgeon about whether you're a good candidate for adding the reverse tummy tuck to your breast augmentation. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Hello Kimber.Congratulations on your recent tummy tuck surgery. It sounds like it's going well. I personally recommend patients wear the binder at bedtime too. Your plastic surgeon might have a different protocol. I suggest you discuss your concerns at the next visit or pay them a phone call...

This is an important question.  After surgery it is best not to lie flat for the first couple of weeks since this puts extra stretch on your incision.  I usually recommend patients use a couple of regular pillows or a wedge behind their back and a pillow under their knees....