Can you be tested to see if you are allergic to anesthesia before under going surgery for a Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for your question about your tummy tuck.It is fortunately very unlikely that the massage damaged your muscle repair.But it seems likely it caused some swelling.Although many surgeons recommend it, I prefer my patients to not have massage or have only very gentle massage for at least 3...

Thank you for your question about a tummy tuck.It is hard to answer this question without an in-person exam to look at all aspects of your torso.Form the front it suggests you might carry weight on your tummy - despite being so slim and fit. The answer might be liposuction or a muscle...

I recommend that frequently. But you should ask your chosen surgeon just to be sure. I would start NOW.... 

Dear Dayna99322, I tell my patients that scars can take up to a full year or more to be "mature". Generally speaking if a scar is white you may consider the scar mature. Any color (red, purple, pink) in the scar suggests ongoing biological activity. In larger/longer scars you may have...

Thank you for your question about your tummy tuck healing.It is very common to have irregular periods for a cycle or two after any surgery.Of course there are other reasons this can happen - if you skip 4 periods, see your gynecologist.(And if there is any chance you are pregnant, consider an...

Thank you for your question about your tummy tuck.Oh golly - this sounds like post-traumatic hyperpigmentation.Ask your surgeon about a prescription for 4% hydroquinone. And really truly keep the entire surgical area protected from the sun for at least six month.Sorry about this. Chances...