How Long After a Tummy Tuck Can You Stop Applying Micropore Tape on Your Incision?

The question about returning to sexual activity after surgery is very common. Now basically you can’t do anything that causes you to strain or activate your core muscles for the first 6 weeks. Also, because of the size of the wounds and the healing required you don’t want to be doing any...

You should really avoid tanning so soon after your tummy tuck. It generally takes up to a year or so for incisions to heal into mature scars. Once  properly healed scars tend to become thin silvery lines. If you have to tan one month after your surgery please cover up all your incision...

I would contact your plastic surgeon and explain your symptoms. This may be normal although it could also be the beginning of an infection or a fluid collection. Some drainage is normal but to be sure, I would see your plastic surgeon.

Hi there- I think that average patient should be able to make a plane trip 2 weeks or so after surgery, provided that someone else is handling all luggage and that you give yourself time to get through the airport... But please understand that if you asked me the related (but different)...