Pap smear after Tummy tuck and muscle repair. Any suggestions?

Thank you for your question.  Occasionally small clots can develop within the tubing of a tummy tuck drain but as long as the area of insertion does not look infected, there is no significant swelling taking place, and the drain is still wicking fluid into the bulb, it is okay to maintain...

I am so sorry that you are experiencing this, but I don't think it has anything to do with your surgery. But is related to your weight. Try to take a bit of the excess off with a reasonable eating plan and exercise. It will definitely improve your bulge. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Hello, thank you for your question. I suggest you discuss this with your PS. Each PS has their own preference on post op treatment. In my practice most patients will be placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder...

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (5 weeks post-po) the swelling is normal. To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel...

Like my other colleagues’ responses I would say that it does not sound like your lipo actually took place on your neck or chin, so it does not seem that it would have affected your lymph nodes in any manner. The swelling of lymph nodes usually indicates some illness or standard infection. So, i...

It is hard to understand what ‘uneven’ stitching may mean, but I definitely agree with my other colleagues’ answers that a raised incision is helpful, and the stitching should be completed tightly where the slight pleats will be visible for a while during the recovery period. As stated by the o...