I’m scheduled for a tummy tuck, how does alcohol before surgery affect the procedure? Is 3 days before good enough?

I think what you are referring to is the pubic area or fat/skin laxity. The vagina is an internal structure. A poorly designed tummy tuck can mechanically overstretch the upper labial area and clitoris/clitoral hood. A mons-plasty without relying on the tummy tuck scar tension is usually...

It’s a bit too late in the recuperation process for you to still be experiencing these symptoms. Narcotic pain medication could be to blame for your nausea and dizziness, but I recommend scheduling a visit with your surgeon just in case. You may be experiencing some sort of reaction or another i...

Hello, Massaging a 3 week old incision that contains very little scar tissue with no tensile strength is a bad idea. Cupping is an imaginary process that has no proven efficacy, except to produce bruising; also a bad idea. Instead, mechanically supporting the incision with a porous, elastic t...

Based on your photos nothing wrong is seen. The redness may be because of exercise and heat from shower. Just avoid heat and just walk for couple more weeks.  Be encouraged Dr. Cardenas 

Hi there and thanks for your question! Unfortunately topical treatments are ineffective this long after your surgery. However, steroid injections into deep scar tissue can be used to break up some of the thick scars, as well as bleaching cream to decrease some of the hyperpigmentation. I...

Thanks for sharing your concern. It depends on a variety of factors including the extent of your tummy tuck procedure and the amount of muscle being plicated during surgery. If you're uncomfortable with this regiment, then seek a second opinion for a plastic surgeon in your area.Good luck. Dr. ALDO