Tummy Tuck: Stories

Oh no I am so sorry the drains are still in. Those are the WORST. You will feel SO MUCH BETTER once they are out. Just one day at a time until they are out!

I had mine on the 14.Sept, I am still swollen and hoping to get better by the day, can't wait to see my final look

Hey, you look great! I too hated those drains!

we are both 9days post op iI inlused bbl to my tt and ive try to move around to prevent swelling, iI got extended tt

hey giggles! I have LARGE vertical skin folds. take a look at my review. don't worry about the bunched up skin , because they go away. My PS is the best in the business and the skin folds/pleats happen when there is A LOT of extra skin above the belly button.

You are very swollen and it's way too early to be disappointed. Ill be looking forward to your updates!

Giggles81...please remove all doubt and think postive.(.this is coming from a pessimistic person by the way) I'm 3 wks PO and have bunched up skin towards the end of my incision which is definitely from hip to hip. My PS did a quilting method on me so my drains stayed in for exactly 1 wk..boy it felt so good to have them removed!! Looking at my BB the first week I thought it wasn't centered just right..it looked slightly over to the right however being 3 wks now (with swelling at a minimum) I'm seeing it to be almost centered. I wouldn't worry about what you see the first few week unless your incision becomes inflamed..you should be able to contact your PS whenever you have a concern..don't hesitate..if your worried then call. As far as you appointment I can understand being a bit disappointed just hang in there and make sure to write down any questions or concerns you may have for your follow up visit. Looking at your pics I think you're a bit swollen..try to rest and avoid anything that will tend to make you swell, also as much as it may be uncomfortable wear your binder ALWAYS!!! it helps with the swelling..Good Luck and God bless. Welcome to the FlatLands ;)

Congratulations on coming over to the flat side. Don't worry about the pleated scar. As the healing takes place and gravity takes over, the pleats will fill out and the scars will lighten. I had those pleats around my tummy and breasts (had a lift/reduction too) and both are healing and fading well. I am 6 weeks post op - so it will take a little time.