What is the white stuff coming out of my incision and am I healing okay? (Photos)

Healing after a  #tummy tuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. I allow my patients to return to work at one to two weeks with 14 days preferred.  However, no lifting or straining.  At three weeks, increased level of ac...

Hello! This is extremely common after TT, and is often secondary to narcotic medications, so cutting down (out?) vicodin is great. I typically recommend combination of dulcolax and miralax, with fiber supplements like Senokot, for my patients. Moving around also helps, like walking, but nothing...

Depending on the manufacturer's negotiated contract with each facility/provider, the cost per vial ranges from about $350-$550. Personally, I charge $500 which is essentially at cost for me. For this amount I strongly encourage my patients to include this in their surgical package, as the pain ...

I suspect the depression is in an area where liposuction might have been a bit aggressive leaving too little fat in that area. This can easily be repaired later, after a period of healing, with a small amount of fat grafting to the area. But don’t make any final assessments for at least 8 weeks.

Some people may experience some numbness or even pain down the front and outer aspect of their thighs. This will occur in small percentage of people as the nerve that supplies this area runs immediately deep to the outer aspect of the wounds on each side. SO any possible irritation or...

Hi, Thank you for your post. I would recommend follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure that you are cleared prior to getting on the bike. Usually at around 6 -8 weeks you should be alright to get back to normal activities.