I had abdominoplasty and lipo done on 9/28, I developed hematoma. The plastic surgeon removed the hematoma by lipo on 10/12. Now I feel like there's air in my tummy. Is this normal? If this is normal, how soon should I wait for it disappear. It is very uncomfortable.
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Thank you for the question. Yes, a tummy tuck can be performed safely in a patient with a VP shunt. It does require planning ahead and coordination and clearance with your neurosurgeon, but it can be done safely. If you decide to proceed, obviously, seek a Board Certified Plastic...
You didn't say in your question, but if you are referring to a tummy tuck, in my practice, I generally start people walking the day of surgery, but no vigorous activity or exercise for 6 weeks. Every surgeon and their recommendations are different so you will certainly want to check with your...
Is done routinely around the world. You must let your general surgeon know of the procedures you've had so he/she can be best prepared for choosing access sites for her instruments. If you are not having symptoms (the presence of stones alone does not mean your gall bladder must come...