As Dr. Bogdan so accurately explained, there are many factors that play into how flat your tummy will be after a tummy tuck. Some of these are limitations placed on the result by your body's starting point. Some patients have too much fat within the abdominal cavity to be flat until they lose... more
Lower abdomen pooch after Tummy Tuck
After my Tummy Tuck 9 months ago, I still have a pooch in my lower tummy. I can suck it in, but it is still noticable. I know there is no muscle damage or separation because it is still very firm. Is this an area that will need Liposuction? The pooch is pretty much along my incision line. Can it still be just swelling?
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A: Lower abdominal pooch after tummy tuck
Dear ProjectBeautiful, I do see the "pooch" in the picture you posted, and truthfully it can be caused by several different reasons. The simplest way to get a straight answer is to visit your surgeon and ask them what they think is the cause. But here are some thoughts: 1) The pooch... more
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