I am 9 weeks post op from a Tummy Tuck. How long will it take the swelling below my belly button to go away?

Since you just had a full abdominoplasty 3 days ago and you are probably still taking pain medication it is important to maintain a healthy diet to eliminate constipation. Please avoid foods that might cause bloating, gas, pain. Eating soft, easy-to-digest foods that are low in fiber and high...

Thank you for your question! As long as you are healthy, a tummy tuck and neck lift can be done at the same time. I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to speak more in depth about the plan and timing... Good luck!

I tell my patient's to plan on 10-14 days before going back to work. Jobs that demand high levels of physical activity may require a longer recovery period. Good luck!

A tummy tuck is great for tightening the abdominal skin and muscle, but it does not address the mons pubis. A monsplasty is required to reduce fullness in the pubic region. This is often performed at the time of tummy tuck by directly excising fat from this region. An alternative would be...

Over the internet very hard to tell if there is an issue! Best to return to your surgeon for evaluation and care...

The weight of tissue removed in a full tummy tuck and liposuction of the flanks is highly variable.  In my own series of patients, the range was 1/2 a pound to 13 pounds with an average of almost 5 pounds for the weight removed by a tummy tuck alone.  Liposuction of the trunk...