I had abdominoplasty and lipo to flanks about 7 weeks ago. I am also due to have an endometrial ablation this year and am wondering how many months I should leave between both procedures to minimise any risks.
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Congratulations on deciding to undergo surgery! Patients who are bothered by excess skin and fat in their abdominal area, are at or close to their goal weight, and are in relatively good health are good candidates for tummy tucks. Tummy tuck candidates should be non-smokers and not be on any...
Thank you for this excellent question. The more tummy tucks a surgeon does, in general, the neater the scars are. However, there is not a single plastic surgeon around who does tummy tucks who hasn't had an uneven scar. Sometimes it's the surgeon, sometimes it's the patient's anatomy. For...
It is possible for you to undergo a tummy tuck with the medical conditions you have, but you will first want to get clearance from your orthopedist. Explain to him/her your desire for elective plastic surgery. If cleared you can proceed with a consultation with a board certified plastic s...