Mini tummy tuck + BbL same time? will I be able to sleep on my stomach with the mini tuck ? (photo)

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having. A tummy tuck does not go deep into the abdominal cavity. Your swelling should be nearly resolved from surgery at this point and the other symptoms you describe are not typical. I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation. It...

From your description it sounds like a standard tummy tuck would have been a better option for you. Yes you can convert a mini tummy tuck into a standard tuck. You will need to be evaluated, but you will likely need to wait three to six months from your original surgery before having the...

If you have had medical problems in the past, you should definitely have a medical evaluation, clearance from your medical doctor/cardiologist for any surgery, including cosmetic surgery but if you have been in excellent health, then it should not be a problem. Also, I do a lot of different...

The cost of a mini tummy tuck will vary based on surgeon and region. I offer a price quoting tool on my website so that patients can get a ballpark idea for the procedures that interest them. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you is the best way to find out if you're a...

Thank you for your question and photographs. It is possible that the bulge is a ventral hernia or a diastasis of the rectus muscles above what was repaired. I would see your surgeon for an evaluation. Either can be fixed with a revision surgery of full tummy tuck. You would probably want a...

If you are participating in a clinical trial, it should be designed in a way that compares the new method to existing standard of care for pain, not placebo only. For mini tummy tucks, a medication called Exparel is very effective at providing pain reduction, and a method of placement called a...