Knoxville Tummy Tuck doctors

	J. Jason Wendel, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 1215 21st Ave South Suite 6050 , Nashville		208 answers
	David B. Reath, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 109 Northshore Dr Suite 101 Ste 101, Knoxville		21 answers
	Timothy Wilson, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 9430 Park West Blvd. Suite 240, Knoxville		1 answer
	Tom Tracey Gallaher, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 9700 Westland Dr Ste 101, Knoxville
	Stephen M. Lazarus, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 801 N. Weisgarber Rd. Suite 500, Knoxville

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Is It Safe to Have Full Tummy Tuck Combined with Lipo of the Full Back Within a Week of Each Other? Part 2 thank you all for resp. to previous question. iam 35yo 5 8 246 lbs my weight has been stable for 10 yrs.tho the ps sug i lose at least 20 lbs. i carry most of my weight in my stomach sorry i donot have any pics...the nyc ps suggested i split the 2 for safety reasons stating the amount of fat/tissue that has to be removed for the tt it wouldn't be safe to proceed w a full back lipo the same day and that i can put a week bet the 2 procedures.iam comfortable w having the 2 procedures but not the time frame. any suggest

A: Length of separation between tummy tuck and liposuction

There certainly is no harm is waiting longer between the procedures and it may be safer. I wouldn't be in a rush to get too much done too close together. If it were me, I would want to wait and heal for a minimum of 6-8 weeks between procedures.

In addition, regarding the tummy tuck, if a significant amount of your tummy tissue is behind your abdominal muscles, then this won't be removed at the time of tummy tuck. Your tummy may not get as flat as you want it.

Discuss this and all your questions specifically with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

I Am Having a Tummy Tuck & BA & Lift and I Drive Haulpack is 3wks Enough Time off Work? (photo) I am a 40 y/o/f having a Tummy Tuck and a BA and lift - I am hoping to go from a sagging C cup to a BOLD D or DD - I am unsure. Do you feel a TT will be benificial for me. I drive those big ole Haulpack trucks. I can book for 3 weeks time off is this enough. I dont plan on losing anymore weight just the apron Also, where can I buy the tummy compression bandages and special bras, as I will be on my own and really want to have these things prior to my travelling (I live way up north!) Thank you

A: Tummy tuck and time off work

Yes, I think you would enjoy the cosmetic benefits of a tummy tuck. Please know that for my patients, I recommend no heavy lifting (no more than 10-15 pounds) for about six weeks. You may need to take more than three weeks off.

I also recommend that you not do this on your own. You will need somebody with you for the first 3-5 days to help you and make sure you are taken care of.

It is also best to have someone drive you to your first postoperative visit as you will likely not be off pain medication. If you are not off pain medication, then you are not cleared to drive.

Discuss this and other details with your plastic surgeon, and come up with a plan that is safe and will work for your schedule.

Best of luck.

J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Is It Recomendad to Have an Umbilicoplasty if I Plan to Get Pregnant? Is It Recomendad to Have a Umbilicoplastiy if I Plan to Get Prenant?

A: Umbilicoplasty with or without hernia repair

If the umbilicoplasty is for hernia repair, then I recommend you have it done if it is causing you pain or discomfort.

If there is no hernia, then it can wait until after pregnancy because there is a good chance that the pregnancy will cause your belly button to need to be redone.

To know what is best for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to see if you are a candidate and if it is safe for you to have surgery.

I hope this helps.

J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

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	“Tummy Tuck - Knoxville, TN” I am 33 years old. I had been overweight most of my life. Around the time I turned 30, I lost 70 pounds. I lost this weight through diet, cardio, and weight lifting. No matter what I did with my diet or with my workout, the excess skin around my midsection would not go away. It was very discouraging to work so hard and still see that skin hanging on me. I was not going to feel attractive in... more
	“Tummy Tuck - Knoxville, TN” To feel better about myself , to look better in clothing . I had my procedure done at Parkwest Hospital as outpatient on a Tuesday. Since I live 40 min away from the hospital/ MD , I decided to take a room at Best Western ( booked Handicap Room because it had recliner). I wanted to be close should anything happen needing immediate attention. I ambulated into the hotel and went directly... more
	“Full Tummy Tuck with Lipo -...” After 3 c-sections and then 100 lb lost, my tummy has had its shares of ups and downs, way down, droopy down. My stretch marks went above my belly button and although they can't be completely removed, they can be less wrinkly and hidden easier. I had the flap, you know the one i'm talking about, the one you can't get rid of with diet or exercise. Every day I look into the mirror,... more
	“Considering Second Tummy Tuck” After having had six children, I had tummy tuck on 2/23. Now when I bend over, my tummy hangs. I also have loose skin below bellybutton. While standing, I am flat, but I can still suck it in more. I really like the sucked in look. I feel like maybe my mr was pulled as tight. After having had a tummy tuck on 2/23/09,my tummy is flat when standing, but hangs when bending over. more
	“I Think I Was Prepared: Breast...” I think I was prepared pretty well for the surgery. My doctor explained the pain, I read message boards. I took 2 full weeks off from work and could have used another one. Would I do it again? Absolutely. It has been 3 years now and my tummy is not as tight as it was but it looks so much better than it did before the surgery. My clothes still feel good and look so much better. I have always... more
	“Love my Tummy Tuck! It Was Worth the...” My pain bad but nothing the pain pill didn't hide! Moving for the first 2 weeks was terrible! After that it was fine. I went out to dinner with my husband at 3 weeks post-op... but to my job as a bellydancer in 7 weeks! I did scar pretty bad around my bellybutton but the DR is giving my injections at no charge to speed up the healing. Even with the scar I would do it again! I look a... more