What is Tricare’s criteria for Panniculectomy and abdominoplasty? (Photo)

Hello and thank you for the question. I understand that it can be very tough, but trying to lose weight and lower your BMI will really benefit you. It will decrease your chance of having a complication, also the cosmetic result will be improved. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis,...

Hi, Thank you for the question. Based on your photos, it does appear that you have a small bulge in your upper abdomen. That may be related to internal stitches separating or hernia bulge. I would recommend an in person evaluation by your Plastic Surgeon to evaluate your abdomen further and...

You can definitely get it done with muscle repair. Having a TT WITHOUT MUSCKE REPAIR is not worth it in your case. You just have to respect the post op process and start slowly after about three months. Dr. Miguel Mota

You are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. In terms...

This is a question for the plastic surgeon who performs your BBL and TT as plastic surgeon preferences for types of compression garments and length of wear vary. My office recommends that our patients wear an adjustable abdominal compression garment for six weeks. This compression garment does...

It really depends on how your recovery goes. If all goes well, you can expect to return gradually, taking it easy at first, within 2-3 months or so. However, it’s best to ask your surgeon for their opinion, as they may have different recommendations on post-op care.