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

Cotinine levels (nicotine by-product measured) should be absolutely zero when tested prior to surgery in order to minimize complications of healing, especially after tummy tucks, breast lifts, breast reductions and facelifts.  These complications are usually serious and very costly for the p...

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...

It's essential to consult with your plastic surgeon before taking any medication, including Meloxicam, after undergoing a mommy makeover or any surgical procedure. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain and inflammation. Your plastic surgeon will have...

Typically marcaine is used with added epinephrine.  The epinephrine will act to constrict blood vessels which can increase the effectiveness of the marcaine. Unless there are circumstances present where the epinephrine is not recommended, it is often used.

Feeling exhausted, 7 days after a BL/BA & body contouring isn't unusual, however being winded to the extent that you can't stand for more than 45 minutes, isn't.  Please get evaluated by your PS to exclude the possibility of a pulmonary embolism, which is rare but not impossible after this c...