Is peri-umbilical tummy tucks effective?

Thank you for your question regarding the swelling you are experiencing after your tummy tuck, muscle repair, and liposuction. Swelling is a common part of the healing process following these procedures, and it can persist for several weeks or even months. The swelling you describe above your...

Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my patients to stay at least 10. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Respectfully,-Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.- 

The hernia you dewsxcribe is what is known as diastsis rectus (rectii) or , as you described the separation of the abdominal musculature from pregnancy. Surgery should definitely give a good improvement. The excess skin can be removed as well. The combination of the two is an abdominoplasty or...

It all depends on the the type of diet pills you’re taking. For this reason, it would be best to let your surgeon know what you’re taking (along with any other supplements and medications) so that they would be able to let you know whether it would be safe for you to proceed with surgery.

Hello TATA3, Thank you for your question regarding the vertical folds of skin along your belly button after your full tummy tuck surgery. Given your history and your doctor's explanation, it sounds like the folds are due to the extensive hernia repair and muscle damage you had. Your doctor's...

Thank you for your question regarding the possibility of torn sutures after a tummy tuck with muscle repair and liposuction. It’s not uncommon to experience some swelling fluctuations in the early recovery period, but I understand why you might be concerned about the sudden increase in p...