Buffalo Tummy Tuck doctors

	Todd B. Koch, MD Buffalo Plastic Surgeon 6315 Sheridan Dr, Williamsville		28 answers
	William F. DeLuca Jr, MD Albany Plastic Surgeon 711 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 123, Latham		12 answers
	Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD Buffalo Plastic Surgeon 7 Hopkins Road, Williamsville		1 answer
	Robert Perry, MD Buffalo Plastic Surgeon 6932 Williams Road Suite 1700, Niagara Falls
	David P. Rigan, MD Buffalo Plastic Surgeon 3725 North Buffalo Street, Orchard Park

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5 Months Post Tummy Tuck: Been Draining Seroma for 4 Months Now There doesn't appear to be any fluid at this point, but the swelling is severe. It begins right above the incision and is in the exact area that the seroma was. My abdomen was flatter pre surgery. Is it normal that the swelling is still present? It seems to be getting worse each month. What can I do to make it go away?

A: Swelling from seroma after tummy tuck

Unfortunately persistent or undiagnosed seromas will ultimately result in the development of a seroma cavity. This is a thickening of the tissues that is best compared with a rind on an orange. It causes persistent swelling in the lower portion of the abdomen which naturally defeats the whole purpose of the tummy tuck in the first place. At this point in time it is doubtful that this will resolve and your surgeon should re-operate to excise the cavity which should give you a nice flattening of the lower abdomen.

William F. DeLuca Jr, MD

Albany Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Alternative Hi, I am 22 years old and gave birth to my son 3 years ago. The result is a post-pregnancy pooch, wrinkles and some loose skin, but mostly under the belly button. I still look a couple months pregnant as a result. I consider myself active and have pretty strong abdominal muscles. What procedures would suit me? Ive heard of Velashape, thermage, and the mini tuck. Please tell me what is right for me. Thank you to anyone with advice.

A: TUMMY TUCK ALTERNATIVES

Hi Shelly,

If you desire the flattest and tightest abdominal contour, the only choice would be an Abdominoplasty including lipolysis and diastasis repair. The other treatments you mention are not as definitive and probably not give you the results you desire. Good luck.

Todd B. Koch, MD

Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Should I Get a Tummy Tuck or Vaser Lipo? I am a 26 year old African American Female with one 4 year old daugther.I weigh 168 want to weigh 154 but when I did weigh 152 at the begining of the year my stomach still had lose skin.My upper abs are great, but my lower abs suck due to c-section and loose skin. I want 1 more child, but have been trying for 2 years with no results,I want to do something about my stomach now! Should I have a tummy tuck or would vaser lipo do the trick?I have seen vaser lipo deliver flat stomach for my skin type

A: ABDOMINOPLASTY VS LIPOLYSIS

Thanks for the photos. Your best option is a LipoAbdominoplasty with Diastasis Repair. It appears from your photos that you have loose hanging skin, a protuberant abdomen and significant excess fat. Lipolysis alone will not correct the loose skin and protuberant abdomen.

Todd B. Koch, MD

Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Buffalo Tummy Tuck reviews

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	“Postphoned Till Further Notice” I'm 44 years old, 155-160lbs,5'6", mother of 3 (21,20,18) and I'm married to a wonderful man for 23 years. I've wanted TT for about 20 years, after I had my second son, my belly was not cooperating, it would just lay there all flabby and ugly. My sister-in-law had a TT 20 years ago and at that time I told her she didn't need it and thought she was crazy. But let me... more
	“Pannulectomy & Full TT Following...” I am 4 wks post pannulectomy & full TT following a 100+lb weight loss (lifestyle change/exercise). I still have drains in and am draining 50+cc's of a yellow discharge with solid matter a day on the right side, bately nothing on the left which is the same side I have had a hard fist sized bulge in since surgery. I mentioned the bulge to my surgeon last week and was told that if it was... more
	“Tummy Tuck Was Painful but Made a...” I had my tummy tuck with lipo on the flanks 1/23/09. Almost 3 weeks ago. I am 5 ft 5 inches and 125lbs. I am a stay home mom with 2 children, 3 & 18 months. I always had a belly since I was a teenager and after having kids I looked like I was 5 months pregnant even though I eat healthy and work out 6 days a week. I was very embarrassed and self conscious about it and would wear baggy... more
	“Abdominolplasty- Tummy Tuck” I had tummy tuck on 11/6/08. I am a 47 year old female and lost 125 lbs three years ago which left a lot of loose skin on my stomach area and I had two BIG babies (both over 12 lbs) so I had the umbilical hernia and muscle damage. I work out 6 days per week either running, ellipitical, bike along with weights four days per week so I am very active and I eat healthy. I don't... more
	“Got More Than I Bargained for in a...” On the 19nth of June, 2008 at 6:30a.m. I went in for Abdominoplasty/liposuction with Juvederm injections to face. My wishes were to get rid of my belly pouch, some hip fat, and soften the character lines in my face, and make my lips fuller. Two things worked out. The pouch is gone, and my lips are a little bit fuller.&nb more