Tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if i can use a moisturizer?

Weight gain may be caused by swelling or consuming more calories than you burn.  All may be contributing, but make sure that you do not gain fat postop if you want the best results from your surgery. Good luck.

Great question.  The American Board of Plastic Surgery requires a formal residency training in plastic surgery.  Those certified by the American board of Cosmetic Surgery are often certified in some other specialty such as dermatology, otolaryngology or OB- gyn.  Don't let the...

It is impossible to answer this question without examining you or seeing photos.  Lots of women can certainly get a flat tummy.  The flat tummy really needs three things: little fat (this can be obtained for many people with nutrition and exercise); tight skin (this is harder to...

You feel "fat" and bloated because swelling resolves slowly over several months as lymphatics regrow and scar tissue softens and settles. This is even more true with liposuction.Your body accumulated fluid after surgery--this is a normal response after any operation or injury, and it takes your...

Prior to many plastic surgical procedures it is important to avoid aspirin and medications like advil, motrin, naprosyn for 10 days or more.  These medications can increase the likelihood of bleeding.  Hydrocodone does not have that issue.  But you should discuss with your plastic...