Pain 3 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck?

  An "Internal corset" refers to the suture tightening of the abdominal musculature. There are a variety of techniques that are used to achieve the flattening of the abdominal bulging and to accentuate the waist. Which method is utilized depends on the patient's anatomy and the...

This topic is somewhat controversial;  there is no “standard” or official recommendations that  can be made here. Although it is thought that the use of estrogens (or the natural higher concentration of estrogen seen during later pregnancy)  may lead to a greater incidence of thr...

Hello You are 5 weesk down the track now and I would usually recommend wearing a binder or girdle for upto 6 weeks post op and then wearing what you normally wear.  You can also just remove the metal rods from the garment.  They are usually easily removed by picking out the seam...

The deep sutures used to create the corset in a tummy tuck are actually plicating the edges of the fascia that envelopes the vertical rectus muscles.  This layer is quite deep and is covered by the skin flap.  The material used to make these sutures is usually permanent and...

It's common to feel more tired than usual after a tummy tuck, especially in the first few weeks post-surgery. Your body is working hard to heal, and pain medications can make you feel more drowsy. However, since you're more than two weeks out from surgery and still feeling extremely fatigued and...

There are really 3 main issues contained in your question: 1.  The first issue is what caused your anemia in the first place.  There are  many different types of anemia, and some have different treatments than others.  It is important to have a specific diagnosis for the...