Flanks swollen after tummy tuck? (Photo)

Your return to work will really depend on your individual recovery.  Typically though, patients in my practice take two weeks off work before returning to a desk job and at least 6 weeks before resuming strenuous excercise or physical activity.  Best to allow a minimum of two weeks.

After applying Embrace Active Scar Defense, there are some normal changes after application that can be expected as the device is applied every 7-10 days. Wrinkling is a sign that the strip is conforming to your skin, and this is normal. Other changes you might notice include air pockets and...

After surgery developing bowel troubles such as bloating and constipation is common. This is because: you’ve just had abdominal surgeryyou’re less mobile,you’re taking narcotic painkillers which cause a slowing of the bowels with association constipation. This can be a very unpleasant exper...