Normal Vs Abnormal Swelling After Tummy Tuck

I do a lot of tummy tucks and patients' level of discomfort is very individual. In general though most patients take both ibuprofen and a narcotic compound such as Vicodin together immediately after surgery. It is typical that Vicodin is no longer needed after two to three days and ibuprofen is...

Simply being HIV positive has nothing to do with your ability to have any form of surgery, cosmetic or otherwise.  Caregivers who practice universal precautions should have no hesitation in this area either. The question is whether or not you have had any oppurtunistic infections, and...

Aspiration is probably the most common method of treating a seroma accumulation after a tummy tuck. This is typically repeated on a weekly or biweekly basis.

Only a full tummy tuck can truly treat lax skin above the umbilicus. The other alternative is a reverse abdominoplasty to pull the excess skin upwards.

Most university hospital Plastic Surgery departments have a resident clinic for cosmetic surgery.  The residents are usually overseen by board certfied Plastic Surgeons.  Each institution runs their clinic a bit differently.  This can be a very good option for folks who are...

It all depends on what type and size the sutures are.  Some of the dissolving sutures that are used can be gone in a month or two, while others can last well over a year.  This is something you would have to ask your surgeon since without knowing what was used, it is impossible to...