Does anyone know if it is OK to have laser hair removal prior to surgery?

First, I think you're result looks fantastic.  The scar will continue to mature over the next 9 months or so.  The areas of concern likely represent what are known as stitch abscesses.  These are simply areas where the suture material that typically dissolves has instead made it's...

Your incisions appear to be healing well.  The umbilicus seems to be doing great as well.  Based on the pictures, I don't think you have anything to worry about.  At two weeks out from surgery with you abdomen looking the way that it does, I feel that you are out of the woods with...

I agree with you that your scar is a bit high. However, being 3 weeks out, you are still swollen and healing. There is no way ,at this point,that you can judge on the final outcome. Tissue expander is not for you. It is a sludgehammer. It entails an initial surgery to insert the expander....

Unfortunately plastic surgery is not like comparing apples with apples.  The onus is on the prospective patient to do their homework!  Fees vary based on many factors including the skills and qualifications of your surgeon.  In Australia, not all doctors doing cosmetic...

Its best to arrange a review with your plastic surgeon to determine the cause of your concern.  A number of factors may cause discomfort at this stage including  scar tissue. The fact that it resolves after rubbing cream on seems to indicate that the problem will resolve on its on but...

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck