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Dear Cheerful3455,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
In general, having had back surgery is not a contraindication to abdominoplasty surgery. Most would wait six months or so prior to embarking on abdominoplasty. If there is concern, you should speak with your back physician and for sure you should let the plastic surgeon know and also make sure...
Abdominoplasty procedures have been done with drains for many years with good results. If his surgeon has experienced doing this procedure, the drains are more of a short-term nuisance than anything. They usually are removed within the first week or 2 and in the hands of a skilled surgeon good...
Hello and thank you for your question and your pictures. At 2 months post op you still have swelling in your body that will continue to improve. Your tissues are also still healing and I would recommend waiting up to 6 months post op to see what the final results will look...
We have been using cohera glue for about a year now with drainless tummy tucks. It works best on thinner patients and if you do not do a lot of simultaneous abdominal lipo (flanks ok). Risks are that you get some fluid accumulation that you need to drain with a needle. We have had to do this but...
Dear mtngoddess, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel...
Dear Twoboystwogirls, based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more...