Do I have abdominal wall laxity? Can muscle tightening help me get a flatter tummy? I don't have muscle separation (Photo)

Recommend that you address the fibroid issue with your gynecologist prior to scheduling a TT.  I make the scar as low as possible so that it can be concealed by a bikini.  The small vertical scar is very, very rarely necessary, but this depends upon the aggressiveness of undermining and re...

Unfortunately, it's impossible to comment on your specific case without any photographs. In general though, patients with excess hanging abdominal skin that overlap/rub/irritate (pannus) and interfere with activity and exercise are often good candidates for a panniculectomy. This...

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Having an elevated platelet count does not necessarily imply a health problem as this can be found in very healthy patients.  It would be important to ensure that there is not any other underlying cause for it, however.  Your plastic surgeon sh...

After your family is complete, the TT can be performed.  Having had two or more previous C-sections will not prevent the performance of a TT.  You would need to wait at least 3 months following your final C-section before considering a TT.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeo...

Thanks for your question. Congratulations on your surgery. There is a long acting local anesthetic  called Exparel that a lot of plastic surgeons are using. This tremendously cuts down on pain and discomfort. I also use TissuGlue which also helps relieve some of the tension on the closure and ...

It is not ideal, but in the properly selected patient it works.  If you have difficulty loosing any more weight, see a plastic surgeon for an evaluation, discuss the risks and benefits, and determine if it is a good option for you.