I am a 19-year old male from Norway. For years I've been unhappy with how my stomach looked. I finally made my decision to have a liposuction done. I've never been in so much pain my whole life! It's been a couple of months since my liposuction (so I guess I can see the final result), but I have yet to see the results I was "promised" though. Maybe I wasn't realistic about the results. I'm now considering getting a tummy tuck, but my question is; does a tummy tuck hurt as bad as a liposuction?
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Hello, and thank you for your question regarding pain in the lower abdomen after an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. Thank you for your question in your pictures. Knowing what was done on your prior abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is important. Specifically, was the rectus abdominis muscle plicated...
Hello. Since you maintain a stable weight, follow a diet and exercise regularly, and don't have enough loose skin, you don't qualify for a tummy tuck. You're more likely to benefit from a second Vaser lipo session to improve definition, as further weight loss doesn't seem necessary. You can...
The distinction between the two procedures depends on the condition of your lateral thighs and buttocks, both of which are covered in the photos submitted. With that much weight loss, it is highly likely that a simple tummy tuck and lipo will be insufficient because the left over skin laxity is...
