Seroma/fluid after tummy tuck. Will it cause my apron to come back?

Thank you for your question.  I routinely inject Exparel for my tummy tuck procedures. It consistently provides pain relief for 72 hours following surgery. Please discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck with your surgery!.

Thank you for your question. It is best to eat a healthy high protein, low fat diet with lots of green vegetables. This will promote healing which leads to a faster recovery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (2 weeks post-po) the swelling is minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.If the fter six months post-op,...

This all depends on your healing process and your line of work. Generally 2 weeks post operatively, patients can return to non-strenuous activity, keeping in mind of course depending on how well you are healing. Sitting for long periods of time can be problematic as the seated position does add...

Thank you for your question and series of photographs.  At a month after surgery your results from your tummy tuck are going to continue to improve as swelling resolves and your incisions mature.  The puckering and gathering of skin around your incision is the result of sutures and will smooth a...