What type of compression garment is recommend for reverse tummy tuck?

Your surgeon will most likely give you instructions for your postoperative care. I advise my patients to fix some meals ahead of time and freeze unless you have someone cooking for you. Also, check your wardrobe and have clothing that is easy to get in and out of, opening in the front. Slip on...

You should expect to be well taken care of by residents in a plastic surgery training program such as Emory University. Keep in mind, however, that residents have very little experience at this stage of their career. Make certain you understand the pros and cons of making this decision before...

Thanks for your inquiry and an excellent question. You can be anemic after surgery because of major blood loss in surgery-which is unusual after the surgeries you had or if started anemic in the first place before surgery.  If you have blood work from before surgery that would be helpful in k...

Hello and thank you for your question. I agree with my colleagues below. I think you should try and see your surgeon earlier rather than later. If you vomited and then noted a change in the color you could put tension on your muscle repair and caused something to bleed. The color change from red...

I appreciate your question. For health and safety reasons, best to be at a BMI less than 30 or within 10 pounds of your goal weight and stable at that weight for 6 months prior to surgery for optimal results. Once you have reached a healthy weight, from your photos you appear to be a good...

Thank you for your question. It isn't uncommon to have discomfort from the drains. This sensation may be caused by pulling or tugging of the tissue. Once the drains are out you shouldn't be feeling this sensation. Make sure you address this with your plastic surgeon and let him/her know. Best o...