8 weeks after tummy tuck and painful bellybutton plus hard under my incision. (photo)

It is very unlikely to need a blood transfusion after a tummy tuck with normal blood counts and proper nutrition prior to the surgery.  Combined other procedures such as breast reductions with tummy tucks do cause more blood loss and increase the chances.  On a side note, I have seen good s...

In most cases, at 2 months after a tummy tuck, you should be ok to start exercising with a compressive garment, as long as you do so slowly, in a controlled, regulated manner with steady increases in resistance and endurance progression.  This is assuming you have recovered as expected and t...

With the right medications a tummy tuck can provide excellent cosmetic results with little discomfort.  The right medications need to be chosen for you by your doctor.  I use a combination of several medications that are proven to provide effective pain relief and to minimize side effects.  ...

Itching along surgical incisions is a common problem, that is typically cured with a simple moisturizer.  There are many over-the-counter moisturizers that are effective.  I would use one that you've had success with before with other areas of skin dryness.  If itching persists, a simple Be...

You will be provided with complete information about what to do before your tummytuck surgery, and our staff will check up on you and make sure you are ready for your procedure. If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking well ahead of the surgery date. You will also be asked not to...

Thank you for your question.  It is always best to consult with your operating physician first when you have questions related to your particular recovery experience.  That being said, we advise our patients to refrain from consuming any blood thinning agents, such as sushi, seafood, certain h...