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Thank you for your question! Yes, patients with hyperthyroidism can have a tummy tuck procedure, however pre surgical clearances May be required, such as labs and a letter of clearance from your primary care provider. I hope this helps!
Dear Farume, Thank you for your query. If your thyroid is under control with medication you can undergo a tummy tuck surgery,please consult your physician and a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss in detail. Good luck Dr Milan Doshi Mumbai
Rashes are very common after surgery. The two causes are either contact dermatitis or fungal infections. Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to a material. We see this with the adhesives on the dressings. This is treated with a strong steroid ointment. Fungal infections occur bec...
There are sensory nerves that come out from the lower abdominal wall area on the sides that provide sensation to the front of the thighs themselves. If one of these is injured - traumatized, stretched, caught up in a deep suture, etc., they can act in an irregular fashion, from decreased ...
How a tummy tuck scar ends up has to do with a few factors such as surgical closure, skin quality and skin color. We all (or should) close the incision in multiple layers. Scarpa's fascia being the most important. If tension is taken off the skin edges then the scar will be thin. I use a "su...
Thanks for your question. Drug testing is not a routine thing prior to surgery. If your surgeon for some reason believes that past history of drug abuse might affect your safety and your results, then perhaps that would be the reason. Personally, I've never done that.Best of Luck!
Because the abdominal surface area is reduced during tummy tuck surgery, patients are flexed at the hip tp off load tension on the wound closure. This tends to load up the lumbar and spinal erector muscles, causing low back pain. This subsides as patients are gradually able to stand straight...
HI sparkle, You need to see your PS to have him/her remove the sutures. You should not be removing your own sutures.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
