Tummy Tuck

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Tummy Tuck Scars 116 answers

I imagine that you can have tummy tuck scars hidden below your underpants but is this true? can i wear a bikini 1 year after tummy tuck?  
recovery scar surgery scar before post-op

Who Should Consider a Tummy Tuck? 88 answers

How do I know if a tummy tuck is a good option for me?
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How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost? 73 answers

I had 3 c-sections and planning to have a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) done, but I'm not sure how much a tummy tuck costs.  What are average...
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How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery? 67 answers

How much weight (in loose skin/tissue) will I lose from a tummy tuck?
weight loss before weight

Can You Have a Baby After a Tummy Tuck? 59 answers

How long after a tummy tuck and body sculpting can another baby be planned? I am a single mom who is scheduled on June 23rd for a tummy tuck and body...
before pregnancy baby

Pubic Area Appears Bigger After Tummy Tuck 54 answers

I'm now 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck, and I am pleased with the results. However, I'm bothered that my pubic area appears to be 2-3 centimeters...
swelling mons pubis after pubic 1 month post-op

Reach Weight Loss Goal Before Tummy Tuck Surgery? 52 answers

I have lost 100 pounds so far and am planning on a tummy tuck. I have 30 pounds to go until I reach my goal weight of 135. Can I go ahead and get the...
weight loss before goal

How Long Does Tummy Tuck Surgery Swelling Last? 42 answers

I had a tummy tuck about 3 weeks ago.  How long should I expect the swelling to last?
recovery swelling after sagging 3 weeks post-op

Tummy Tuck Recovery 40 answers

What is tummy tuck recovery generally like? If I get it done, what can I expect post-op care, checkups, pain? How long does complete recovery from a...
pain recovery downtime aftercare abdomen before

How Long Should I Wait to Get a Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy? 39 answers

pregnancy after pregnancy before

How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Fat? 37 answers

I have 3 kids and a doc i saw says i need a tummy tuck. i was given a lot of steriods during all 3 pregnancies and full bed rest. i dont want to be...
hips after pregnancy post-pregnancy fat before flat pubic

How Long Does Numbness Typically Last After Tummy Tuck? 33 answers

after numb recovery

Tummy Tuck or Scar Revision for C Section Scar? 32 answers

I have two children and my first child was an emergency c-section due to placenta privia and I got a vertical c-section as well as for my second child...
scar c-section before

Is It Safe to Perform Tummy Tuck Surgery Right After a C-section? 32 answers

Can I get a tummy tuck right after I give birth via c-section?
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Pregnancy Stretch Marks 28 answers

When I was 8 months along in my pregnancy, I got PUPPP which created very severe stretch marks. I have these stretch marks little over a inch above my...
pregnancy stretch marks c-section before age 18-24

Can Plastic Surgery Fix my Torn Stomach Muscles and Umbilical Hernia? 26 answers

I have had 5 kids and I have an umbilical hernia and my stomach muscles are split down the middle.  There is a two inch separation. I have some...
stomach after pregnancy umbilical hernia before muscle

Can I Get Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck? 26 answers

Not that i'm planning, but what happens if I were to get pregnant after a tummy tuck procedure?  Will it cause more harm or would the tummy tuck...
pregnancy before

When Can I Go Back to Work After a Tummy Tuck? 26 answers

I am 35 years old and intend to get a tummy tuck. When can I go back to work? How long and why do I have to wear a compression garment after the surgery?
work downtime before activity age 35-44

Concerns About Tummy Tuck for Stretch Marks 25 answers

I am considering getting a tummy tuck, My problem is not a loose skin or loose muscle but a severe case of stretch marks from hip to hip and aprox 2...
stretch marks before

Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Skin Tightening for Minimal Loose Skin After Pregnancy 24 answers

I've had three children via C-section, and a hysterectomy. I am 5'2 and 112 pounds and exercise a few times a week. Although my stomach looks flat...
comparison laser post-pregnancy loose skin tightening before 110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in

Tummy Tuck Final Results 22 answers

I had a full tummy tuck early October. I'm still having a hard time getting my pants buttoned. When should I expect to see the final result?
after post-op recovery results

Tummy Tuck During a Partial Hysterectomy? 22 answers

I have to undergo hysterectomy, and would love to do a tummy tuck at the same time. Is it safe and cost-effective?
before hysterectomy

What is a Reverse Abdominoplasty? 21 answers

Is it a way to improve a tummy tuck?  confused!
abdomen before reverse technique

Tightness and Difficulty Standing Up Post-Tummy Tuck 20 answers

I had an abdominoplasty and umbilical hernia repair 2 1/2 weeks ago (to repair the recti diastisis and umbilical hernia after having my twins four...
after recovery tightness standing up 2 weeks post-op

Will a Tummy Tuck Move my Tattoos? 20 answers

I gained 60 pounds when I was pregnant with my son and now am covered in stretch marks on my stomach/hips. I also have loose skin on my lower belly....
after pregnancy before tattoo female

Exercise After Tummy Tuck Surgery 20 answers

How long after tummy tuck do I have to wait before I can start doing strenuous exercises (such as sit ups, crunches, weight lifting)?
exercise after weight lifting fitness workout

How Can I Tell if I Tore my Tummy Tuck Internal Sutures or Worse? 20 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair 2-1/2 weeks ago I slipped and fell flat on my back. I felt a pull in my abdomen. Could I have harmed my muscle...
after 2 weeks post-op sutures torn

How Long Should You Wear Your Binder/garment for After a Tummytuck? 19 answers

Spanx after compression garment

Tummy Tuck with Muscle and Hernia Repair Covered by Insurance? 19 answers

I need an umbilical hernia and abdominal muscle repair, and I would like to get a tummy tuck at the same time. I am pretty sure that my health...
insurance before umbilical hernia muscle repair hernia repair

Big Saddlebags & Belly: Get Liposuction and Tummy Tuck or Just SmartLipo? 19 answers

Help! I would like to ask for tips from all of you: I weigh 136 and am 5'1. I am looking to get rid of major saddlebags and my mini-tummy that sags...
stomach saddle bags fat liposuction alternative before

Is Tightness After Tummy Tuck Normal? 18 answers

I'm a 60-yr old female with good physical health. I had a Tummy Tuck on 5 weeks ago, and now I am having a lot of tightness. One day I think I'm...
recovery side effects after female age 55-64 tightness

Am I a Good Candidate for a Full or Mini Tummy Tuck? 18 answers

After having 4 children and from yo yo dieting, my stomach is a mess. I have lots of stretch marks and lower abdominal loose skin. I have been to 2...
before candidate comparison stretch marks

Can Post-op Bleeding Occur from Use of Advil? 18 answers

I'm almost 6 weeks post-Tummy Tuck. I had a spot on the scar that was healed, but 2 days ago, it started bleeding a little when I removed the Epi-Derm...
after Advil bleeding 2 months post-op

How Long Will a Seroma Last After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 17 answers

I had tummy tuck surgery combined with liposuction 40 days ago, and although I am pleased with how I look as I have got my body back to what it used...
side effects after seroma

Is a Tummy Tuck Required to Fix Diastasis Recti? 17 answers

After having twins and another child, my abdominal muscles have stretched apart, causing about a 3 inch space between the two. Can I get the...
before diastasis recti twins repair

How Will Weight Gain After Tummy Tuck Affect Results? 17 answers

If I gain weight after having an abdominoplasty, how will it affect the results?
after weight gain results

Belly Button Discharge After Tummy Tuck 16 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck done on 10/28. My belly button has been seeping discharge and has an odor. I have been cleaning it with peroxide, but it has not...
side effects belly button after discharge

Belly Button Crusting Post-Tummy Tuck 16 answers

Is it normal to have some crusting of the belly button after a Tummy Tuck? It's is a fair amount similar to a scab but there is no foul odor. I was...
after belly button crusty

Loose Skin or is It Fat? 15 answers

I am 37 years old and had 2 children 18 months apart. My youngest is now 5 years old. I just completed a year of training with a personal trainer 3...
body contouring before extra skin

Treatment to Help Minimize Tummy Tuck Scar? 15 answers

I'm thinking of having a Tummy Tuck but am worried about the possible scar from the procedure. How can I minimize tummy tuck scars? Would laser...
scar surgery scar before

Can I Avoid Large Tummy Tuck Scar from Hip Bone to Hip Bone? 15 answers

I have had two children and have tried every cream, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels to help reduce my stretch marks and discoloration on my...
stretch marks surgery scar before Virtual consultation

Tummy Tuck - Swelling After 4 Weeks 14 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago and I am still swolen, but I am beginning to be concerned that my stomach will not look much less than it does with the...
side effects swelling after

Tummy Tuck Scar Healing Years Later? 14 answers

I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago. The surgeon did not place a tummy bandage over the surgery afterwards because " the nurse" forgot to order...
recovery scar scar tissue after

Risk of Necrosis After Tummy Tuck? 14 answers

What is necrosis and how is it related to the risks of tummy tuck surgery?  I've been trying to read up on all the risks and benefits of this...
necrosis before risk

Tummy Tuck to Fix Loose Belly Button? 13 answers

I had two pregnancies. My tummy is still flat, the skin above (around) belly button are loose, one inch scar above belly button. Will umbilicoplasty...
belly button before

Can I Get a Tattoo over a Tummy Tuck Scar? 13 answers

concealer scar after tattoo

Healing Bruises After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 12 answers

I just had Liposuction and a full Tummy Tuck done a week ago. I'm very pleased with what I've seen so far. However, I have extensive bruising from my...
recovery healing bruising after

Tummy Tuck Before and After Pictures 12 answers

After looking at a lot of tummy tuck before and after photos, I don't know what I'm looking at anymore. Some results seem amazing, others not...
abdomen before

Tummy Tuck Scar After 10 Weeks - Hyperpigmentation Problem 12 answers

Ten weeks ago I had a full Tummy Tuck, and 4 weeks after, I had a small correction of hematoma that didn't heal and the skin was peeled off. Around...
recovery hyperpigmentation scar after post-op

Fixing Post Pregnancy Belly After Hernia Repair? 12 answers

I had my child 4 years ago and was left like this what can I do? No diet or exercise has worked. My belly is hard and I don't know why. What do you...
post-pregnancy abdomen before

Mini Tummy Tuck Vs Full Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

Should I have a mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? What are the differences on recovery time and surgery success? I've had 3 kids...
before comparison minimally invasive technique

Is It Necessary to Wear a Girdle After Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

My doctor says I don't have to wear a girdle after my tummy tuck.  Is this normal?  It seems other doctors require this.
after girdle compression garment

Loose and Saggy Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 12 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck 6 months ago. After the procedure, my surgeon told me that since my belly button was 'high' to begin with, he was able to...
complication after sagging loose

How Will Mini or Full Tummy Tuck Affect my Tattoo? 11 answers

Should I get a mini or Full Tummy Tuck and what will it do to my tattoos. I'm 18 and just had a little boy. I gained 55lbs during my pregnancy and...
pregnancy belly before tattoo female age 18-24

Tummy Tuck - Is It Safe? What Are the Risks and Side Effects? 11 answers

How safe is a tummy tuck?
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Hardened Tissue After Tummy Tuck 11 answers

Hi, I just wanted to ask if there should be tissue or muscle that is extremely hardened under the skin of the abdomen, after a 3 year old tummy tuck....
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How to Correct Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I had a  Tummy Tuck 5 years ago. The scar healed very well and is very low, but I have dog ears on both sides. Is there a way to correct this?
abdomen after sagging dog ears 5 years post-op

Purpose of Binder After Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I've done a lot of research on Tummy Tuck and about the doctor I have choosen to do the procedure. I'm feeling great and excited about it. I only have...
abdomen before compression garment

How Long is the Recovery Period for Full Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I'm 43 years old and had Full Tummy Tuck around seven weeks ago. I could not stand upright for 5 weeks post-op. When do you stop feeling tugs, pulling...
recovery after female age 35-44

Laser Tattoo Removal Before Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I am 5'3'' and weigh about 131 lbs. I have excess skin left over from pregnancy that wrinkles up above problem is I also have a tattoo of...
removal before tattoo

What Can I Do to Get Rid of Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery? 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck combined with liposuction 30 days ago. I wear a compression garment around the clock. Is there something I can do to help the...
recovery swelling after compression garment

Exercise for Diastasis Recti? 8 answers

I also have a small issue w/ith diastasis recti, but I don't want a Tummy Tuck. Can I tighten those muscles wth exercise? Thanks!
exercise abdomen before

Bulging and Hard Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had my Tummy Tuck on 12/20/08. Recently, my upper abdomen gets very swollen and my muscles feel very tight and like cards. What could be happening? ...
after bulging

Why Are my Legs Swollen Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck May 23rd and am still pretty swollen, but really swollen in my legs (upper thighs). What's going on? And I think I might be losing...
recovery swelling after

Fixing Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck 1 year ago and am not pleased with my belly button. It has a raised scar all the way around it. Is it possible to fix that? If...
side effects after

Abdominal Crunches After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? 6 answers

I am 6 weeks post op, had a Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. My doctor told me that now, at 6 weeks, to begin getting off the binder at night, put it on...
after

Tummy Tuck Recovery Care? 6 answers

What should I be doing as part of post-Tummy Tuck care (like showering, compression garment use, washing the binder, changing wound dressing, etc.)?
recovery aftercare after

Should I Have a Fleur De Lis? 5 answers

I'm about to have a full tummy tuck on the 21/03/08, so only a few days! My surgeon suggested the possibility of a fleur de lis to remove the fat...
before fleur de lis

Getting Rid of Stretch Marks and Sagging Skin? 5 answers

I have a little bit of sagging skin and very shallow stretch marks on my tummy. I also have almost unnoticable stretch marks on my butt and breasts...
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Intercourse After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I was advised to wait 4 weeks (30 days) since my Tummy Tuck surgery to have an intercourse. I didn't listen and engaged in sexual activity within the...
abdomen after seroma

Post Tummy Tuck Swelling - How Long Should It Last? 5 answers

It has been over 6 months after my tummy tuck and I am still very swollen, especially around my belly button area. Sticks way out when this happens. ...
recovery side effects swelling after seroma

What is Causing Swelling After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 5 answers

I'm 22 days post Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, and Liposuction, and having local swelling. Why am I only swollen above incision? What could have cause...
swelling abdomen after

Bulging Lower Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

My lower abdomen looks round and fat 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck! How can you tell if it is swelling or the final result of the tummy tuck? Any tips? I...
swelling after

Solution for Prolonged Abdominal Swelling After Tummy Surgery? 5 answers

I had tummy tuck surgery on 12/26/08. I lost a drain 10 days after, then my right side started swelling. My dr. did additional surgery after 1mo to...
swelling abdomen after

Sex After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

My husband is in another country and has been for almost 2 years so I rarely get to see him except if I go there for a week or he comes here for a...
after sex
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