C-section vs tummy tuck
Recovery Comparison: C-Section vs. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. By definition, and abdominoplasty is generally performed on someone who has stretched abdominal skin and muscles from pregnancy. Therefore, it would make sense to consider how abdominoplasty recovery is different and similar to a c-section. Purpose of Surgery C-Section (Cesarean Delivery) Performed to […]
Surgical pain and discomfort management
Plastic Surgery – Pain and discomfort worse than anticipated? Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. The topic of surgical pain and discomfort management frequently arises in online plastic surgery groups and threads so I am going to explore it further. When I was in medical school, patients with pain received opioids. However, this overly simplistic approach […]
Can You Combine a Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repair in Northern Virginia?
Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repair in Northern Virginia? Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. We’ve recently had several patients inquiring about tummy tucks who also have hernias, so I wanted to cover the basics. What is a hernia? A hernia is a hole in a container. Think of your bathtub: the drain is a kind of hernia. The […]
Heavy weights after a tummy tuck?
When can I actually lift heavy weights again after a tummy tuck? This is one of the most common questions I hear from my patients. Returning to physical activity is an important part of recovery, but it needs to happen at the right time. Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. Recovery and physical activity Recovery after […]
TUMMY TUCK OR LIPOSUCTION?
Understanding your options for a flatter, tighter midsection Many of our patients are interested in improving the appearance of their abdominal area. There are two procedures that can help with that: tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction. Both procedures can drastically help clients improve the look of their stomach by creating a tone and tight midsection. However, liposuction and […]
Religious Fasting and Surgical Recovery
Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. This month of Ramadan has inspired me to write about fasting and how it relates to surgical recovery. I had several patients tell me they were fasting, so I wanted to write down my thoughts on this issue. Religious fasting and surgical recovery Fasting is common in many religious faiths. I understand that […]
Article published in a medical journal
Article published in a medical journal! I wanted to congratulate Ms. Rosheen Kamal, a medical student from the Kansas City University who shadowed my plastic surgery practice last year. She recently published a case report in the Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine on a patient who required plastic surgery after a complication from a blood thinner. Blood […]
Can AI accurately predict my plastic surgery results?
Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. Can AI accurately predict my plastic surgery results? Predict: yes. Accurately: unlikely. Here is why… Artificial intelligence is not a magic machine. AI is a prediction machine that has been trained on the internet. The internet will have a wide variety of plastic surgery before and after pictures. Do you […]
Can I get a tummy tuck without a long scar?
Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. Tummy tuck and surgical scars A tummy tuck removes excess skin to create a firmer abdominal contour, but it does leave a permanent scar where the skin is surgically excised. Do you consider tummy tuck but are worried about the scarring? Do you wonder whether you can get a tummy […]
What to know before getting a tummy tuck
Are you considering a tummy tuck and are curious what to know before getting a tummy tuck? Patients frequently asked: Am I an ideal tummy tuck candidate? What happens to the belly button during tummy tuck surgery? How long will be my tummy tuck recovery? What to expect right after tummy tuck? Being informed is […]