Red blotchy face 4 days post op Tummy Tuck, is this normal?

I'd recommend waiting at least two weeks before having sexual intercourse. It's always best to follow the advice of your surgeon, as they are in the best position to know what is the right choice for you.

Larger pieces of synthetic mesh implanted into the abdominal wall can reject.  Any future reconstruction should be done with no mesh if at all possible, and with you in your best physical condition: no nicotine use, and very close to your ideal weight.

Swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the...

Hello and thanks for this question. There's no way to give you a diagnosis online unfortunately, but perhaps I can point you in the right direction with what you should discuss with your doctor. Since your tummy tuck was 5 years ago and your recent episode of menstrual irregularity that has...

Hello and thank you for your question.  The main benefit of a tummy tuck is in achieving a narrower waist and improved abdominal contour.  The weight loss is minimal -- the amount of skin and fat removed is rarely more than a few pounds.  However, from talking to many patients, the sight of a "n...

Congratulations on having your tummy tuck! The burning pain you are describing is likely due to irritation of the surrounding nerves in this area that are healing. It should continue to get better as the weeks go by. Continue close follow up visits with your surgeon though to assure normal...