How long should I wait after a TT to drink coffee?

Dear Mommymakeover_me,a photo would help a lot. Generally speaking, swelling after tummy tuck can last up to 4-6 months. However, if there is a significant swelling located in one area then it might be a seroma (fluid collection) which should to be evacuated. I would recommend you to consult ...

Hello! It's good that your surgeon thinks this is ok. Your swelling should be coming down at this point. Not so likely to get a fluid collection in the upper abdomen. And you definitely need to be careful about salt and fat intake, and have a healthy diet - that will improve upon surgical...

Thank you for your question.A tummy tuck is not doing anything to change the genital area. You may have some swelling that is being pushed in to the groin because of the compression garments. That may be causing some different sensations in that area. If this feeling does not resolve over the...

Thank you for your question.  It's best to follow your surgeons specific advice post-operatively. We typically have our patients wear compression garments to help the skin and underlying tissues re-adhere as well as reduce swelling. However, if you garments are too tight they can restrict l...

Hello! A plastic surgeon should be able to help you. I would suggest that you get an imaging study prior to meeting with the surgeon - your gyn or primary care provider should order it. You want to rule out a hernia or old scar tissue that might be present - to identify why the contour...

Thank you for sharing your photograph and question.  Normally, an infection would show more redness and swelling.  The picture you sent us is a classic sample of what is known as a stitch abscess.A stitch abscess is when the body tries to dissolve a stitch.  It sends in white blood cells wh...