Pain is generally short-term after abdominoplasty. It is normal to have occasional aches and pains following surgery.However, 5 years is too long. It's impossible to evaluate without a physical exam. This may represent fat necrosis or a hernia recurrence. It could also be...
Separation of the abdominal muscles is called diastasis recti and can lead to unsightly bulging of the abdomen. Repair at abdominoplasty can improve the bulge but is often associated with pain. This condition is more likely to occur following child birth but may occur for other reason in bo...
I usually recommend women stay off their side for at least a week. he pressure on the surgical area can cause some disruption of the tissues, as well as cause edema to pool on that side. The heartburn is probably a combination of your post-op medications, as well as the surgical...