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

Each surgeon has his/her guidelines for postoperative care. In most cases, patients will ramp up their physical activity between 4 - 6 weeks post surgery. Consult with your surgeon as he/she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you.

The main cause is the pain pills. You must completely stop the narcotics. That's the Vicodin. If you don't stop that, it will be much harder to cure the constipation. Tylenol and Motrin are good to take. They help with pain and do not cause constipation. In my experience, milk of magnesia...

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.