Hi. I had a TT and lips on dec. 27 I'm just curious as to how long before swelling goes down completely?

This is a very good and very practical question but not very often discussed.The answer depends on an understanding of what happens during healing and what happens during "sex". First, there is the discomfort from the surgery that needs to be addressed. There is pain with this procedure...

While your body does a great job healing scars on its own, you can also help by keeping the scars out of the sun. Also, we usually recommend silicone sheeting and dermatix silicone gel. These two products have helped our patients improve the appearance of their scar nicely. The key is to use...

It sounds like you are being careful which is what surgeons want. That being said I do not like recliners as they are too difficult to get out of sometimes. I would suggest a couch during the day rather than the recliner. I like patients to roll on their side and get up that way as the repair...

Thank you for your question.  I cannot believe that surgeons are recommending liposuction for a 100 pound thin woman who states she has no fat.The fact that you "look pregnant again" after eating suggests that your abdominal muscles have separated during her pregnancies.This muscle...

Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery ...

Thank you for the question. Tummy tuck and liposuction address different needs so it would help to conduct an in-person exam to give you an individualized answer.  A tummy tuck offers the most effective way to correct loose skin and muscle separation in addition to eliminating excess fat. L...