Will my tummy tuck surgery be canceled due to low white blood cell count? (Photo)

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...

A tummy tuck can be done without drains.  The upper abdomen is quilted down to the abdominal wall to help prevent fluid accumulation.  This can leave temporary indentations in the skin in thin patients.  Unfortunately many patients still accumulate fluid that then needs to be drained in cl...

Thanks for the question.  First of and most importantly, you need to allow a few months for all of the swelling to subside before deciding if you need more liposuction.  I would say at minimum 6 months but really more like 12 because it does take that long for swelling to resolve after a tumm...

The drainless tummy tuck can be a bit more expensive.  If special tissue glue is used there is the additional cost of the glue, which is around 700 extra dollars.  If "progressive tension sutures" are used, this adds about 30 minutes to the operating time, which will increase the costs.  It is...

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...