I have Disc Herniation and Degenerative Disc Disease. Will a Tummy Tuck surgery relieve back pain in my case?

From the photo you have provided, it appears that you have a little bit of delayed wound healing at the bottom edge of your belly button.  Your belly button (umbilicus) is healing up and it is not dying!Continue to apply antibiotic ointment to the area, and within a few weeks you will...

The photograph does not demonstrate a significant infection but this does not mean that a lesser infection does not exist. A true infection is rather uncommon after in abdominoplasty. In the event of an infection you should keep in close contact with your own surgeon.

Thanks for your question. I have our patients lie on their back and in their bed the day they go home. We advise them to place two-three pillows below heir knees and a couple behind their back so that they are at a reclined position. Lying completely flat will take a while and will vary from...

It's too soon to draw any conclusions. Relax. This type of closure usually results in this "bunching" up look. It will take  a few months for it to sooth out. Do not make a hast judgement and wait for 6-8 months. If at that time you look the same, then consider a scar revision. Good luck

It would be unusual to have air that is still present underneath your tummy tuck two weeks after surgery. Typically when this air in the tissues it sounds like crackling when you press on it. This air is insignificant and is not harmful. If this is what you are experiencing then this will...