Can I take prednisone after BBL and TT? Had a extended tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift 6 days ago but my asthma has flared up

Seromas can be a frustrating complication after tummy tucks.  A 60cc seroma is relatively small and may resolve after a few aspirations.  If the seromas are large and/or recur immediately, it may be helpful to insert a small drain called a seromacath into the area to keep the space empty and al...

Plastic surgeons differ on the response to this question.  I recommend to my patients a minimum of 4 weeks without smoking prior to undergoing a tummy tuck.  Nicotine constricts blood vessels and prevents delivery of oxygen to the wound that requires good  blood flow to heal. You should always c...

Having one photo makes it difficult to make a complete assessment and recommendation.  The tummy tuck will be the only surgery to address the skin laxity and tighten the abdomen in the appropriate fashion. Do not select your plastic surgeon based upon cost alone.  I would search for the board...

I generally ask my patient to refrain from excessive caffeine for the first couple of weeks.  That means a cup a day is fine or they can drink decaffeinated coffee.  My concern is with increasing blood pressure and heart rate resulting in bleeding or excessive fluid accumulation.  This may be un...

Dear Mommymakeover_me,a photo would help a lot. Generally speaking, swelling after tummy tuck can last up to 4-6 months. However, if there is a significant swelling located in one area then it might be a seroma (fluid collection) which should to be evacuated. I would recommend you to consult ...

Hello! It's good that your surgeon thinks this is ok. Your swelling should be coming down at this point. Not so likely to get a fluid collection in the upper abdomen. And you definitely need to be careful about salt and fat intake, and have a healthy diet - that will improve upon surgical...