Is a tummy tuck similar to a myomectomy when it comes to pain?

Thanks for the question. In a well designed tummy tuck, there can be three layers of absorbable sutures. The number of sutures depends on the length of the incision. As the sutures dissolve, patients feel a hard and deep ridge along the incision. Rest assured that this ridge will soften up in 6...

Thanks for the question.Magnesium citrate can illicit a pretty quick response. You probably should be done with it 2 days before surgery and no later than the morning before surgery.There are some more gentle laxatives on the market, but you will need to discuss that with your surgeon.The...

Dear krossler1207,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel...

Thank you for your question. It is hard to say why your PS decided to use only one drain. Usually only one drain is used when there is very little undermining done to the tissues.  Drains can come out after a few days, it all depends on how much drainage you are having. If there was very little ...

Thank you for your question.At 2 weeks out from surgery, you are still very early in the healing process. It is not uncommon to have discomfort in the central abdomen, especially if you had your muscles repaired. You will feel pulling and tightness for the next few weeks as things continue to...

Hi,  Through the course of my career, I have repaired many umbilical hernias during abdominoplasty. In 2015, I published a scientific paper in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal where i reviewed 300 consecutive cases. Approximately 5.6% of our patients who desire ab...