Pain After Tummy Tuck and Lipo to Flanks?

It's not unusual to miss a period or even two after a major surgery. The stress of surgery and anesthesia often throws off the most regular cycle. Don't worry but let your gynecologist know if this persists or you notice any other gynecologic changes.

The wound in the photograph seems relatively minor in should heal by secondary intention. Proper wound care will be prescribed by your plastic surgeon and will facilitate closure.

Although abdominoplasty is a popular procedure for women who have already had children (usually as part of a mommy makeover ), some patients may decide to have children afterward - whether or not they have already been through childbirth in the past. Some patients have expressed concern over ...

Most patients are fairly sore for about 7 to 10 days. Some tightness particularly when the abdominal muscles are used last for four to six weeks. Different patients however respond differently.

The incision that is made during a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is longer than the C-section incision. By longer, I am referring to length of the incision from hip to hip. The recovery from a tummy tuck incision is reportedly less painful as it does not cut through the muscle, where as a...

It is common to consider a tummy tuck after pregnancy.  You are correct that the first place to start is diet and exercise.  You will likely have extra skin remaining in your abdomen and also probably a muscle separation.  Once your diet and exercise plan is complete you may...