I had a gastric bypass done at age 49 . I am now 67 and had a tummy tuck done a year ago . I began having bowel incontinence soon after the tummy tuck surgery . I have been tested for pelvic floor muscle weakness and went through therapy with recommended exercises that I do faithfully daily . Sacral nerve stimulation is my next step . Diet high in fiber also recommended . Is this a known side affect of a tummy tuck ?
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Answer: Can a tummy tuck cause fecal incontinence?
The only worthwhile option for you is a full tummy tuck. There are plenty of noninvasive procedures that are out there but they all have one thing in common. They don't work
Hello, the tummy tuck and breast lift won’t affect your BBL results because the working area is totally different, my advise is to wait at least 6 months to get another surgery so your body can recover properly for another surgery.
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Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recommend you a tummy tuck with liposuction for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what...
