micropore tape on incision. (photo)

Compared to your preop photo, you do have improvement.I believe you are not happy with the degree of improvement you ended up with. You do not state your age, health, co-morbidities and what was discussed with your surgeon preop. These are all contributing factors in the final outcome. You are...

I think that your question demonstrates how online information can be a source of confusion/additional stress for some patients. What you have read is that if a seroma  is persistent, then the surrounding scar tissue (bursa)  may have to be removed surgically, in order to eliminate the...

The inflammatory phase last approximately 6 weeks.  Inflammation is asscociated with swelling.  The level of dissection of the skin flap is at the level of the lymphatics (channels that drain tissue fluid into the circulation) and this also contributes to swelling or a heavy feeling....

Thank you for the question. Tummy tuck and liposuction can be easily performed together. This way, you will save time and (most likely) money instead of performing them separately. A tummy tuck offers the most effective way to correct loose skin and muscle separation in addition to el...

Both are blood thinners. Coumadin takes longer to kick in and more difficult to reverse. Patients are usually weaned off Coumadin and started on Lovenox during and after surgery. Coumadin will be resumed if all is well in terms of your recovery. You need to be carefully evaluated and cleared for...

Your body will continue to change for months after your surgery and at this stage there is still swelling that is going on.  You may not end up with complete flatness, but it should continue to change and flatten.