Why are these internal stitches coming out? It's been almost one year. (Photo)

Thank you so much for your question about a tummy tuck.Then photos suggest that a liposuction might be all you need.You are young, your skin looks in good condition - it should shrink down.However often the muscle under the pooch is also weak - and the correction is a mini-tummy tuck.This will...

Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck.Your description suggests that you have a suture near the skin, which stops hurting when you press it away from the skin. But for problems like this so soon after surgery, it is best to see your plastic surgeon for an exam to see what is...

Thank you so much for your question about your tummy tuck.It is normal to still be swollen 5 weeks after a tummy tuck. It should be improving a little. If you are waking up swollen all over and it is not improving, you should see your plastic surgeon to be sure all is well.Occasionally unrelated...

Thank you for posting a very important question. While I believe drains in abdominoplasty are almost always necessary even with quilting sutures, there is no real reason to place them jn the pubic area. You should ask your plastic surgeon to place them on the outside of their incision. Most of ...

Dear Niagara1, From the photos submitted and your clinical history, it appears that your fluctuating abdominal bloating occurs from internal issues related to your digestive tract, rather than external issues related to excess fat, loose skin or loose tummy muscles. If you have had children,...

Thank you for your question about anesthesia for your tummy tuck.The best protection is to be sure your anesthesia is given by or directly supervised by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and that your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.Anesthesia today is very safe - and allergic...