Hard Swelling After a Tummy Tuck?

The question of combining versus staging cosmetic procedures is asked frequently. I will list some of the advantages and draw backs. Combining procedures can potentially reduce the total down time and total cost. I would recommend it depending on the patient's health, invasiveness of the...

Hi there- While I normally would absolutely encourage you to be as fit and healthy as possible going into your abdominoplasty, I truly do not believe that 2 weeks of exercise (no matter the type or intensity) will make a difference. Moreover, I would be concerned that if you try too hard...

One's #weight, and more specifically body mass index (#BMI), need to be considered when determining if one is a candidate for surgery. Studies have shown that patients with BMI > 30kg/m sq (placing them in the obese category) have a higher complication rate. Therefore, it is important for...

This happens on occasion with abdominoplasty. There are options. A completely non invasive option would be CoolSculpting. This can freeze the fat and deliver an improved contour. More traditional options are some liposuction, or resection of skin/soft tissue. This is a much smaller procedure...

Hi there- It is possible that the belly button may lose its blood supply during the procedure, or that the surgeon chose to remove the belly button in order to complete the operation. Both of these circumstances should be quite rare.

Hi there- Because by its nature cosmetic surgery is not necessary surgery, I would ALWAYS recommend that a procedure be deferred until the circumstances can be optimized. Talk this over with your surgeon.