How Long Does It Take for the Skin to Reattach to the Fascia?

My approach to the trunk (chest, abdomen, back and buttocks) is circumferential, so this combination is common in our practice. There are ways to address keeping your weight off your buttocks even though you have had an abdominoplasty. The biggest mistake and the most expensive one you can...

The short answer is the On-Q pain pump works better. The long answer is that Exparel is a better choice.Essentially Exparel is a very long-acting local anesthetic that works great. It lasts approximately 3 or more days following injection. This is the same length of time that a pain pump lasts...

You should follow your surgeon's advice, however,I generally advise patients wear their garment 24 hours a day for three weeks, removing it only when bathing or washing it. From 3 to 6 weeks, wear your garment in the day only. It helps with easing swelling and reducing the risk of seroma.

Usually flakes off by itself in 2-3 weeks. If it is taking longer than 3 weeks, then a greasy ointment, like vaseline or neosporin, will help it loosen and come off.  Ask your surgeon before doing this, though!

Based upon your history and photos, you may very well be an excellent candidate for a reverse tummy tuck.  One of the most important things to do first would be to get medical clearance for your cardiac issues.  Best of luck.

This question should not be addressed on a web forum. Any postop complication should be reported to your own surgeon.