How can I treat spasms after tummy tuck?

Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the...

I like to advise my patients that it takes a good year for scars to mature and start fading. Veet and/or wax may irritate the scar so you may find laser hair removal to be a more effective option. As always, check with your operating surgeon to see what he or she recommends. Good luck!

Wound complications such as separation, skin or fat necrosis, and infection can develop after surgery. Care involves debriding any dead tissue, draining any infected fluid and allowing the wound to heal from the inside out. Depending on the size of the wound, this can take a few weeks to several...

Thank you very much for the question.Postoperative care after a Tummy Tuck are very important to get the best results.To avoid damaging the muscle repair, you have to avoid any activity to increase the intra-abdominal pressure, that's mans, avoid efforts like carry much weight or becoming...

I recommend massage, not necessarily ultrasound. I don't recommend any massage in the area of tummy tuck because it can lead to seroma formation. The liposuction area should be massaged.Best wishes,Dr. JSB

Thanks for your question. I would recommend waiting 2-3 months or 6-8 weeks before going in a Jacuzzi or body of water, even if it seems that all wounds are closed. Any bodies of water that contain bacteria can result in infection, which is best to be prevented. Speak with your surgeon for...