Smoking meth pre-op? Would I still have an increase in risk after 7 weeks?

Since you are putting out so much fluid, it would be helpful to consider tetracycline sclerosant. But also you may need imaging to see if you are getting a thick-walled bursa. If drainage persists despite sclerosants, usually you would have to elevate the flap, remove the bursa and start over,...

Hi Hands and Feet,I think that you would be better served with a mini-tummy tuck and some liposuction , rather than the radiofrequency treatments. Unfortunately, I do not think that the radiofrequenncy treatments last for a long period of time and most people are disappointed that they have...

Thank you for your question.  Normally during a tummy tuck the only hair that may be compromised is that in and around the incision made on the lower abdomen.  As far as the stress of the surgery, some patients see a temporary loss of hair from the top of their head, but this normally...

Hello and thanks for using RealSelf.  I am in total agreement with Dr Pousti in that you will continue to see improvements in contour for up to a year.  Discussing revision surgery at 8 weeks is pointless.  Changes will still occur but slowly over the next 6 to 10 months....

Thank you for your question.  It is normal to experience some discomfort as your msucles and scars are adjusting.  If it continues then please follow up this week with your plastic surgeon.  Best of luck. 

Frankly, swelling after tummy tuck takes weeks to months to settle, so at 5 days post-op it is not unusual to have drainage AND swelling! Especially with liposuction (even a little), 30cc per day (even per drain per day) is coming down nicely.Add to that the fact that without muscle repair, and...