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Burning sensation normal weeks after lipo and tummy tuck? 20 answers

I'm 5 weeks post op with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. Is it normal to feel like the inside of me is raw or burning? How long will it take it before...

How long will a seroma last after tummy tuck and liposuction? 4 answers

I had tummy tuck surgery combined with liposuction 40 days ago, and although I am pleased with how I look as I have got my body back to what it used...

Belly button discharge after tummy tuck 16 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck done on 10/28. My belly button has been seeping discharge and has an odor. I have been cleaning it with peroxide, but it has not...

Tummy Tuck - Swelling after 4 weeks 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and I am still swolen, but I am beginning to be concerned that my stomach will not look much less than it does with the...

Post tummy tuck swelling - How long should it last? 3 answers

It has been over 6 months after my tummy tuck and I am still very swollen, especially around my belly button area. Sticks way out when this happens. ...


How to fix too tight Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

It has been 3 years since my tummy tuck...I'm miserable. It is so tight that I can't wear anything but elastic. When I exercise the muscles will go...

Should I still have swelling one year after tummy tuck surgery? 2 answers

It will be a year on September 5, 08 sinc my tummy tuck, lipsuction and body lift and thigh lift. My stomach is still swollen and it can swell within...

Fixing belly button after Tummy tuck 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 1 year ago and am not pleased with my belly button. It has a raised scar all the way around it. Is it possible to fix that? If so...

Smart Lipo on abs and waist. Will it cause too much excess skin? 5 answers

How well does Smart Lipo work on the abdomen and waist areas?  After the procedure, should I expect a lot of excess skin that has to be cut away?...

Chronic Seroma after Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I developed a seroma after having a large tummy tuck. Dr. placed drains back in, and I continued to drain for one month. Then he took me back to...

What could be causing my upper abdomen to swell after Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I am 9 weeks post tummy tuck, my upper abdomen (between my belly button and under my breast) seems more swollen at times, usually in the afternoon...

Tummy tuck blood clot risk? 2 answers

I am 39 and a non-smoker. I have a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago but still fear complications. When are you "out of the woods" for such things as...

Bulging and sore abs years after Tummy tuck 2 answers

I am two years post complete tummy tuck. My question is that my upper abdomen is still sore and bulges out over the lower. Should I be concerned? My...

Sensitivity and burning after tummy tuck 3 answers

I am 7-8 weeks post op from a tummy tuck and am experiencing extreme senstivity, burning, shocking feelings throughout my abdomen, scar and pubic area...

Numb thigh after Tummy tuck surgery 3 answers

I am 5 months post tummy tuck surgery and am generally pleased with the results. I have the typical numbness/sensation changes to the abdominal area...

Pain management from tummy tuck surgery 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 3 yrs ago.  Last year i had lapascopy surgery on my tummy,  then I also had to have my gallblader removed.  One...

Indented scars left after Tummy tuck 2 answers

After tummy tuck for tram flap the tummy scar was very tight, red and itchy. 9 months post op and my PS inject the area with multiple cortisone shots....

Is it safe to have Tummy Tuck and Thighplasty together? 12 answers

Is it safe to do a Tummy Tuck (fleur de lis) and inner Thighplasty together safe or is it too much cutting? Does it increase the risk of blood loss...

How do I know if the swelling has subsided from Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

It had been 12 days since my Tummy Tuck and I can't fit into my jeans yet. Is this normal? I thought I would be smaller. I don't have the roll of fat...

Bloated lower belly and sutures popping after Tummy tuck 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair 9 weeks ago. During the surgery my abdominal hernia was also fixed. My lower abdomen feels tight and looks round...

How safe is Tummy Tuck for a diabetic? 8 answers

I have recently been diagnosed as a diabetic and need to lose a substantial amount of weight. I think I may be left with a large flap of skin in my...

Vertical skin bunching after Tummy tuck 3 answers

I'm 3 days post Tummy tuck. Will this vertical bunching up of my skin after Tummy tuck go away? Doctor said it happened because he had to pull muscles...

Is Tummy Tuck safe for patient with no thyroid? 3 answers

I exercise daily for about 1 hour or more. I weigh 180lbs but don't have a thyroid. Is it safe for me to have a Tummy Tuck? I drink maybe once a...

Is Tummy Tuck safe for patient with diabetic complications? 8 answers

I have an apron of skin on my tummy I need removed. I am type 2 diabetic, neuropathy, angina, am I safe for this operation or...

Should I seek a consult for my lipo and tummy tuck results? 2 answers

Hi, I had a full tummy tuck and liposuction done three weeks ago in Dominican Republic. I now have a knot on the top of my stomach and my sides are...

Possible kidney problems and other risks after Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I am 47 now and 2 years ago I weighed about 132 kgs and in 8 months with some rigorous weight training, I reduced my weight to 90 kgs. Now, I am into...