I have a red pimple/cyst/bump near my tummy tuck incision...is this normal? I am 6 weeks post surgery. (Photo)

Tummy tuck is a significant procedure that can give very nice dramatic results but there is a significant recovery. Most women can return to a sedentary job by about 2 weeks but no abdominal straining or forceful activity for at least 6 weeks.Standing or sitting in a reclined position with legs...

I have used permanent in the past, but in slim patients they were touchable with time, and ocassionally I had extrusion through a leaking hole, so years ago moved to modern resorbable ones, with same technical success and no such issues.

Thank you for your question!  The expense of surgery includes multiple factors.  The surgeon's fee, operating room fees, anesthesia fees, overnight fees, and garment fees.  The added liposuction adds time to the surgery which increases the fees directly related to the additional time.  Some sur...

The risk for blood clots is determined by many factors and all of these should be examined.  Tummy tuck would produce a nice result for you.  I would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds...

Although uncommon, permanent numbness and tingling can occur after tummy tuck surgery, especially in the lower mid line area between the scar and belly button. After 10 months there can be some improvement but it is doubtful. In most cases there is some sensation present, just not the normal...

In your photos you have a high area above and below the scar. Liposuction can lower these areas. The scar band under the depressed area can be released, using a tool called a pickle fork.  Fat grafting can then be done to elevate the depression and keep it from sticking down.