Is it normal to see internal stitches after a tummy tuck? (Photo)

Baby aspirins, most non steroidal anti-inflammatories, and vitamin E all increase the chance of bleeding during surgery, and therefore should be stopped 10-14 days prior to any elective surgery.   Obviously, each plastic surgeon has his or her own protocol and therefore I strongly...

Thank you for your question which is pertinent to many patients before many types of surgery.  First, and foremost, discuss it with your surgeon.  Prevention of constipation, which can be caused or aggravated by narcotic pain medicine, is a wise idea which is often recommended....

Since you used a clinic surgeon the contact is obviously very limited. Best to see some Doctor at that clinic today for more detailed postop wound care instructions. When paying so little $$ for a TT, as you did, the patients services are limited. 

However, you should be aware that a pregnancy after a tummy tuck may affect the results. If you are a non-smoker, are healthy and able to maintain a stable weight, and are unhappy with the appearance of your abdominal skin you are probably an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. Discuss your...

After the initial week with an abdominal binder and removal of drains I recommend any compression garment with leggings that is a size smaller than what is usually used. This saves a great deal of money on expensive "medical grade" compression that is truly no better. You will also be able to ...

That is a good question with a complicated answer. Every patient is unique in this regard. It depends upon how much weight you lose and how resilient your skin is to re-contour/ shrink. We like patients to be near their stable healthy weight because with large weight changes after surgery some a...