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Yes! At this point, any thing you eat or drink should not have an effect on your healing. Typically anything in moderation is fine. Listen to your body.
I do not think that a detox tea is contraindicated after 3 month post op. You should be eating and drinking what ever you like to.
Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource but generally speaking, you should be able to eat/drink normally at this point. Be careful to check the ingredients of the "detox" tea. Best wishes.
In our practice we allow patients to return to all normal activities around 2 months after surgery. There are no diet restrictions at that time either. Check with your own doctor in case there are special circumstances in your case. Best wishes.
There are no restrictions on drinking or eating 3 months after a tummy tuck. Actually there are no restrictions on eating and drinking 3 days after a tummy tuck. Enjoy your tea!
Great question. Yes, there is always a risk for DVT with any surgery. It is important to prevent risk associated with blood clots by using the TED hose along with the Sequential compression device during surgery. I keep my patients wearing the TED hose after surgery until...
Most swelling is gone 10-12 months after a tummy tuck. Perhaps you are seeing excess fat or skin. You should see your plastic surgeon and see what he or she says.
Thank you for your question and photo. There can certainly be a degree of asymmetry during the initial healing following a tummy tuck. To prevent this, I utilize a surgical compression garment and strategically placed foam pads underneath the garment to aid in perfecting contour...
Hello Laurie. Prices vary from region to region and practice to practice. See a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Call some offices in your area for price quotes. Best, Dr. ALDO.
Thank you for the question. Normally a patient recovers in 45 min to 1.5 hrs. This varies with each patient and is dependent on multiple factors. Factors such as overall health, if they are obese, how long was the procedure, etc. it best to also discuss this with your board certified plastic...
Thank you for your question and photographs. These holes are common after your drainage tubes are removed, but the body will eventually close them from the inside out, as part of the healing process. It looks as if the white-yellow ooze is fibrinous tissue that can be removed by your surgeon to...
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