Should I have done a colonic hydrotherapy one week prior to mommy makeover?

Any nicotine or its breakdown product cotinine in the blood or urine is a positive test . These tests are done because we know patients that are still using nicotine products are at much higher risks for complications. If you are dedicating the time and expense of having these procedures, why...

Thanks for your question!  The reason that I have my patients stop ibuprofen, Aleve, Advil, Excedrin, etc. prior to surgery is because nSAIDs will thin your blood and increase certain post-operative risks.  Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is better in the pre- and early post-op period for recovery. ...

Dear Mother of Dobermans,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to use silicone scar gel twice per day. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS  Certified, American B...

Thank you for sharing your question.  After five weeks you should be safe to start/resume Meloxicam.  Talk to your surgeon as they are your best source of advice. 

    The vasoconstrictive effect from the epinephrine will help prolong the effect of action of the Marcaine.

Hello and thank-you for your question. A Mommy Makeover is a truly transformative process. The recovery, though, takes a bit of patience. Most of my patients elect to use Exparel for tummy tucks, body lifts, and breast reduction. The medication is injected at the time of surgery and lasts for 3 ...