Can a Take a Sleeping Pill the Night Before my Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for this great question and thank you for asking the right questions.  Plastic surgery is 75% technical and 25% artistry.  Therefore, understanding the surgeon's technique increases your chance of picking the right surgeon who is doing the technique that is best for you...

Thanks for your question.  Looking at your photos I would say you, like many of my patients, actually need both.  It is risky to do both at the same time.  I would recommend a tummy tuck and six to eight weeks later liposuction.  I think this regimen would give you the best...

Thank you for your question.  Generally the answer is no.  Diastasis recti repair is part of a tummy tuck which is not covered by insurance.   If you have a true hernia, that will typically be covered by your insurance company and can be combined with a tummy tuck if you wish.  Best to check wit...

The garment should be covering the incision at all times, so if it slips off, then simply pull it over the incision  again by holding on to the sides of the garment. Swelling can be quite prominent after surgery and can take a few months to fully subside. Wearing the garment and following...

It is hard to know if you have dog ears or normal postoperative swelling.  The best way to know is to do a proper physical examination.  You should expect the healing to continue for at least 6-9 month before deciding to undertake any further revisions. Visit with your...

Thank you for your question.  Part of how the scar will look depends on your genetics which we cannot control.  However, I believe the majority of factors that determine how a scar looks are under our control.  Most patients are capable of forming an acceptable scar.  That is...