I had an appointment for a tattoo for my birthday before booking my surgery date. Now I will be having a mommy makeover Jan 31st so is getting a tattoo on my wrist Feb 10th ok or should I cancel the appt? If so then when would it be safe to get it? Or would it be safe to get it now & have time for it to heal before surgery?
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It’s not unusual for patients to have nonspecific
gastrointestinal symptoms in the immediate post-operative period. In the majority of cases these symptoms
spontaneously resolve with the passage of time.
In many cases they’re related to the use of narcotic pain relievers.
In the absenc...
Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the...
The frequency and intensity of walking around after a tummy tuck and breast augmentation surgery can vary depending on individual factors such as the extent of the procedures, your overall health, and your plastic surgeon's recommendations. However, here are some general guidelines:
1. Early...
