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I Am 8 Weeks Post Op from Full Tummy Tuck Breast Lift and Liposuction? (photo)

So i cant go for more than an hour with out my compression garment on..... since i had my surgery in mexico, it isnt feasible for me to go back for a check up. it seems like it is taking a super long time to heal. i honestly feel like i have reached a certain point and haven't gotten any better. i have felt about the same now for 2 months. my tummy is sore and hard right in the center. and i think i should be able to feel close to normal by now , BUT I DONT. my belly so numb i get big cramps to

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by christienbarone in california

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The best thing to do is to find a PS in your local area that is willing to see you and give you there advice. I will say that it takes 6-9 months for you to feel completely normal.

Residual issues after tummy tuck/liposuction

If you are still having issues with your surgical area and going back to your original surgeon is not feasible, the only option left is to seek out local board certified plastic surgeon for your follow up care. As with any surgery, recovery period can be longer than what you normally expect. I tell my patients that you are not completely done with healing and recovering from your cosmetic surgery for at least 6 months, and often 1 year. Managing issues that arise during recovery period is... more

Surgery in Mexico and now having questions

Thank you for your question and photos. I would recommend that you be seen by a local surgeon to discuss your concerns. You may have to pay a consult fee (since you had your surgery elsewhere) but at least your mind would be at ease that things are recovering as they should. Best wishes.

I Am 8 Weeks Post Op from Full Tummy Tuck Breast Lift and Liposuction?

Posted photos appear as an acceptable result. But best to see LOCAL PS for a fee for consult. Fee range from $250 to $500.

Problems with tummy tuck in Mexico

If you are still having problems months after surgery, I would recommend follow up with a local plastic surgeon if possible.

Addressing concerns

If you're uncertain about your plastic surgery done in Mexico, you should consider seeing a local plastic surgeon. Traveling out of the country for plastic surgery can create challenges like making sure that you have appropriate follow up! Best wishes.

Aldo Guerra, MD

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Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift, and Liposuction at 8 Weeks Postop

Tummy tuck combined with liposuction takes longer for swelling to come down. At 6 months, you will look much better than at 8 weeks.

Several possibilities may be present

Hello, Thank you for the question and photos. There may be a few issues at play here and proper diagnosis and management will require an in person evaluation. I would call around to your local board certified plastic surgeons and see if you can arrange an examination/evaluation. Not all plastic surgeons are willing to take on the potential complications associated with surgery performed by another surgeon out of the country but some will. You should be prepared... more

Logistic problems with foreign travel surgery

For 8 weeks out, there is a lot of residual bruising. You definitely need follow-up. It is always best for your surgeon to do his own follow-up which is a major objections to foreign surgery. Expect to pay for the services of a local plastic surgeon.

Plastic Surgery in another country

Hello Christine, thanks for your question. Since your surgery was 2 months ago, you probably still have some swelling that will continue to get better with time. I agree with other authors ... I strongly advise you to see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Having surgery outside of the country may save you some money in the beginning, but as you're learning, follow up is very difficult, and may be expensive. I hope that helps and wish you all the best. more

Questions about healing after tummy tuck

It looks like your are on the right track. It certainly takes about 3 months for things to feel back to normal. It can take year for the feeling to fully recover. It's not unusual to feel more secure in the garment. Try switching to a regular retail type of support, like Spanks.

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christienbarone 23 Dec 2012

Thank you for all of your advice . i am 9 months post op NOW on 12-23-12. I am Feeling better. i went in and saw my regular doctor ,About 3 weeks ago, to see if i needed a referral to see a local plastic Surgeon . My doctor said i look fine . that my scare is healing up nicely , she said , that i do still have some thick heavy scaring around the incision above my pubic bone . , which can be normal for some patients .. She also told me that i may have become too reliant on my compression garment and , to try and NOT wear it . She said its normal to feel nervous after an abdominal surgery about using my abdominal muscles again. She also told me that i should go ahead and start try to incorporate Very light ab exercises to get my scare tissues to soften up feel more normal. So i started using my abs more right away slowly and i am still easing into it since the initial visit 3 weeks ago.AND i must say i am really starting to feel better and more normal.. I STILL wear a light compression garment , like a binder around my tummy when working out , but then i do not wear it for the rest of the day. And i am starting to feel much better and more confident in my life

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