I am 12 weeks post opt on a tummy tuck lipo swelling. Is it good to swear spanx 24/7? I am still pretty swollen

First, congratulations!  What an accomplishment.  It's hard to say for sure from your photo, but it looks like you might have enough extra skin to make the Fleur de lis the best option.  Voice your concerns with your surgeon and don't hesitate to get a second opinion.  If your surgeon know his...

Thank you for your question. I appreciate your ongoing willingness to help prepare for surgery and get the best results. But, kinda like the ab exercise question, there is nothing magic to do for the skin prior to surgery. Continue exercise and a healthy diet. Avoiding sun damage is always a...

Thank you for your questions. Sorry to hear about your problems. Be careful with taking multiple sedating medications at once. You need to discuss these concerns with your surgeon or your primary doctor before continuing to self-treat.Be safe!

 Dear MommyWolf,'   Congratulation on your tummy tuck  surgery. I do not use drain in tummy tuck, but rather, quilting sutures. However , I use it in other surgeries like liposuction of the abdomen or butt implants surgery.  Leakage around the drain is ok as long as most of the fluids go in...

Dear yily doll,   Thanks for submitting your pictures.  From observing your pictures, you appear to have a large bulge from the belly button to the pubic area. Without examining you, it is impossible to tell,  if it is from hematoma, seroma or loose muscle. Swelling from liposuction, usually , l...