What is the purpose of using the Spirometer?

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is not commonly done with tummy tuck surgery, so your question prompted me to do a search of the medical literature. I found one study (link below) that showed a lower complication rate with HBOT preconditioning, but the control group complication rate was almost 33%...

Thank you for the question. It is very possible that all this is caused by a suture that did not get absorbed. Opening the area up, as your surgeon proposed, will verify and treat this. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic...

Dear Energetic644758, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, bloating should have no negative effect on your results. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will...

Hello, a CT scan would help with determining if there is muscle diastasis/separation, although from the photographs it seems that your result is very good. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Dear Passionate144557, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...

Dear bmh4796, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board...