hi there , I am a male , 37 year old , considering a full tummy tuck early in the new year for excess skin after major weight lost . I am only afraid of the pain post op . how painfull is it and how long is the recovery ? please help thanks
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If you have that large of an abdominal wall hernia I would suggest you work with your General Surgeon to see what would be the best treatment option for you. I doubt you would need an Abdominoplasty unless you suffer from lax skin as well. If your Gen Surgeon feels your hernias can...
Dear Mrhaboobi,
When discussing tummy tuck procedures, the terminology used to describe the extent of the surgery can vary among different surgeons. However, in general, an "extended" tummy tuck typically refers to a procedure that involves a longer incision, usually extending from one side of...
What you are referring to is what we call here in the US as diastasis recti which is a separation and weakness of the abdominal wall between the two rectus abdominus muscles. This is often caused by weight gain or child birth. This is not a true "hernia" but a severe weakening of the fascia of...