I had 2 fusion surgeries, how soon after having major back surgery can I do a body makeover?

Swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the...

Hello,Residual abdominal swelling typically lasts 4 months or more so you can expect to slim down a little more as long as you are watching your calorie intake. I usually recommend silicone scar treatment for 4-6 months, beginning once the incision is well-healed and for a Tummy Tuck, this can...

Hello,Thank you for your question. It will be at least 6 weeks post op before you can do any strenuous activity and many patients still have some swelling at that point. The majority of pain and swelling should have resolved by 6-8 weeks however.I recommend that you discuss your plans and goals...

Hello,Thank you for your question. Your operating surgeon will be the best one to advise you about post op activity restrictions. I recommend 3 weeks with no cardio activity post op and another 3 weeks of avoiding heavy lifting and abdominal workouts. Your Plastic Surgeon may have their own...

Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...

I typically do a significant amount of liposuction at the same time of the abdominoplasty - and this often involves the "anterior flap" - to sculpt and enhance the "violin" shape to the area above and around the umbilicus.  I feel that this is very important and greatly improves results and u...