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Why can't you shower with your drains in after a tummy tuck?

I had my surgery tummy tuck in Miami. After they told me to not shower until my drain is out. But then told me to wait two weeks before I

Symptoms after abdominoplasty surgery with lipo: Twice I had dizziness, nauseous, excessive sweating, and fainted.

I am 3 weeks post abdominoplasty with lipo surgery. Twice I had dizziness, nauseous, excessive sweating, and fainted while changing my

How to help the body absorb the fluid from a seroma? (Photo)

I recently found out I have a small seroma, my dr ( who is in Miami, I am in Chicago) told me by the looks of the ultrasound I took in the

When can I use scar ointment post tummy tuck? (Photos)

Soon Im getting a tummy tuck I want to know if after Im start healing I can use my oil or ointment for the scar get better like bio oil,

Does a tummy tuck not work for some people? I am 11 weeks post op from a full TT and muscle repair. (Photos)

At 6 weeks I looked pretty flat coming out of my binder, but am increasing in a below navel bulge weekly. My doctor told me to wear my

Can I have a hysterectomy, tummy tuck, and umbilical hernia repair at the same time?

I have read all the post about the hysterectomy and tummy tucks being done together but can you also have an umbilical hernia some as well?

How will my new belly button look after tummy tuck if I am keloid prone?

Hi. I never really thought of this. Im ok if my TT scar will have keloid because it can be hidden but how about my belly button? And if it

Would it be safe to get the flu shot or should I wait a week or two after my tummy tuck?

My employer just informed us that we need to get our annual flu shots in by the 6th of November. I have an Abdominoplasty scheduled a

Am I a candidate for a full tummy tuck? (Photo)

Am i a good candidate for a full tummy tuck? Do I have enough skin to work with?