I am 8 weeks post op from Tummy Tuck, and still sore around the incision; how much longer before it goes away? Also, when I eat or drink 16oz of water all at once, I feel as if my skin is stretching. Does this mean that my skin is really stretching and the skin will start getting the way it used to look before?
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Answer: Tummy Tuck results usually better by 8 weeks
It is unlikely that an individual is really allergic to Vicryl suture. More likely the body may try to extrude suture especially if they are close to the skin. If the suture becomes exposed it should be removed. When exposed to air the body is not able to break down the suture over time a...
This is a very interesting topic. Textbooks have stated that it is risky to perform abdominal liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck, but recent plastic surgery articles have discounted this. In my practice, I'll liposuction the flanks only with a tummy tuck to help preserve the blood...
Many people by 8 weeks have been gradually returning to their pre-surgery workout routines and other normal activities.
It would be my suggestion to start off slow and gradually work yourself up to your pre-surgery exercise routines.
Let your body tell you if you're...
