Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. I Woke Up During My Procedure and It was Extremely Painful. Is That Normal?

When abdominoplasties are performed the fascia is tightened with sutures which are permanent.  These sutures are below the level of the fat and usually cannot be felt, unless the patient is very thin or the sutures erode.  In the immediate post-operative period, patients my have...

Every plastic surgeon develops their own postoperative regimens based on their training and experiences.  I prefer to use compression garments immediately following surgery because I think they help with edema and may prevent some seromas.  I think they also provide a little extra...

First, I am glad to hear that your pregnancy is going so well.  Here is wishing you a safe and smooth delivery and of course, a healthy baby.  Tightening of the abdominal muscles is not a common procedure immediately after a c-section.  There are many reasons for not...

While it's difficult to tell by you pictures and without examining you, you should expect to be a D cup after 700g removal per side. Your decision to undergo abdominoplasty at the same time if you are healthy is a wise one. Good luck.

The length of time the drain is in place will vary from patient to patient.  If the drain is removed too early the fluid will accumulate and you will need to have it removed on a regular basis.  It sounds as though your plastic surgeon is keep a close eye on you and you should continue...

A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that is not weight dependent.  We have done tummy tucks on people who were normal, overweight and obese.  The complications are higher in people who are obese but the patients may also benefit from the resulting weight loss. Best of...