Tummy Tuck

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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...
1 month post-op mons pubis pubic swelling

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?
3 weeks post-op recovery sagging swelling

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

numb recovery

When Will I Feel Normal After Full Tummy Tuck? 28 answers

I had my Full Tummy Tuck Lipo on hips ,waist under and sides of breasts Breast lift with implant .3 weeks ago after the operation I needed two...
3 weeks post-op normal recovery

Vicryl Sutures After Tummy Tuck - Allergic Reaction? 25 answers

Can an allergy to Vicryl cause little pus blisters below the suture line?
allergy stitches

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?
post-op recovery results

Swelling Has Increased After Stopping Compression and Resuming Exercise. What to Do? 22 answers

6 weeks PO from Full Tummy Tuck with waist lipo. Was advised to stop wearing compression at 6 wks PO and allowed to start running for exercise. Within...
1 month post-op compression garment exercise swelling

Swelling over my Tummy Tuck Incision - Is This Normal? 22 answers

My tummy tuck was 24 days ago, and i am worried that the ridge of swelling over my incision will not go down. It still looks like i have some overhang...
incision normal swelling

What is Average Time for Drains to Stay in After Tummy Tuck? 22 answers

drainage drains

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...
2 weeks post-op recovery standing up tightness

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 fitness weight lifting 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...
2 weeks post-op sutures torn

Cutting out Fat for Mini Tummy Tuck Instead of Liposuction? 20 answers

I had a mini Tummy Tuck 3 weeks ago, and the doctor cut out the fat instead of liposuctioning it. I was wondering, does it matter how he took out the fat?

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

compression garment Spanx

Re-centering Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? 19 answers

Is there anything that can be done to re-center a belly button after a Tummy Tuck?  Mine is off-center for about 1/4 inches.
belly button

How Many Months Post Op Until I Can Get my Dog Ear Revised? (photo) 19 answers

Hi! I had my tummy tuck on 4/8/11. I am almost 7 months post op. Although I am very happy with my results, I am left with a dog ear on my right side...
7 months post-op dog ears revision timing

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...
age 55-64 female recovery side effects tightness

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...
2 months post-op Advil bleeding

No Tightness or Pain After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 18 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction 6 days ago, and am able to do everything in exactly the same manner as before, with no pain or discomfort of any...
1 week post-op tightness

Should I be Able to Walk Straight 3 Days After Tummy Tuck Surgery? 18 answers

I had the full tummy tuck w/ muscle repair and lipo on upper hips. My pain has been tolerable since day 1 post op and it's day 3 and I am hardly...
3 days post-op pain pain medication timing

Is It Normal to Not Get Muscle Repair During a Tummy Tuck? 18 answers

I'm 33 years old, 5'3, 154 lbs and have had 3 children with the last being a c-section. I was told that I wouldn't get any muscle repair...
150-169 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in age 25-34 female muscle tightening post-pregnancy

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...
seroma side effects

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?
results weight gain

How Long Does the Average Patient Wear Their Girdle After a Tummy Tuck? 17 answers

Are there times after the recovery period has ended that a patient may want to wear the girdle again?
compression garment girdle long-term recovery support wear

Does Tummy Tuck Affect Life Span? 17 answers

I would like to have a mommy makeover. I am worry about the risks of having the tummy tuck procedure. Lets just assume that the outcome of the tummy...
death life span

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...
belly button discharge side effects

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...
belly button crusty

Tummy Tuck - Is a Successful Pregnancy Possible After This Procedure? 16 answers

I did a tummy tuck over a year ago, and now I would like to try to have a baby. Can I carry a full term pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
pregnancy

Stitches Still Left 3 Years After Tummy Tuck? 16 answers

8 months ago, I had an oozing wound on my tummy tuck scar, just above the mons area. My plastic surgeon went in to look for a leftover stitch but...
mons pubis stitches

Fluid Build-Up After Tummy Tuck 16 answers

I had a tummy tuck Feb 07,2011 and i have had fluid build up since i got my drains taken out about a week and a half ago. My stomach is like a water...
fluid

Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck 16 answers

Ive had a breast lift with implants, tummy tuck. Ive ganied weight to have a fat transfer to the buttocks weight now 175 5"6. Ive notice since...
170-189 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in dog ears hips

Will a Tummy Tuck Scar Drop over Time? 16 answers

I had surgery 3 weeks ago. The doctor marked where I wanted the scar given the underwear I wore, but the scar is about 1" higher than that now,...
drop scar

Yoga Restrictions After Tummy Tuck? 16 answers

Will There Be Any Yoga Pose Restrictions (Beyond the 4-6 Wk Recovery) After a Full Tummy Tuck?                ...
exercise yoga

9 Weeks After a Tummy Tuck & Breast Reduction - Can I Go to Disney World? 16 answers

My plastic surgeon cannot get me in for the surgery until the end of February. We have a trip with the family planned for Disney World 9 weeks after...
amusement park healing

Should I Still Have Swelling One Year After Tummy Tuck Surgery? 15 answers

It will be a year on September 5, 08 sinc my tummy tuck, lipsuction and body lift and thigh lift. My stomach is still swollen and it can swell within...
recovery side effects swelling

Will Tummy Tuck Scar Disappear Completely? 15 answers

I have 3 children, one of which I didn't find out I was pregnant with until 6 months into the pregnancy. This caused a lot of stretch marks, so I...
scar

Permanent and Visible Sutures for Tummy Tuck: Normal? 15 answers

Do doctors usually use permanent and visible sutures under the skin for a Tummy Tuck?
recovery sutures

Hole in Belly Button Post-Tummy Tuck 15 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck more than 2 months ago, and I have a hole in my belly button; it looks like it's open all the way and I'm worried that it might get...
belly button

Is This a Typical Tummy Tuck Scar? 15 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4/11 and am 2 wks 2 day post op. I am concerned with the corners/edges of scar and height. While I know nothing can be done about...
dog ears excision female normal scar

Seroma After Tummy Tuck - Non Surgical Removal? 15 answers

I had an abdominoplasty a year and half ago resulting in a seroma 10x15 cm. Is there a solution after this time to remove it without surgery?
non surgical removal seroma

Incision is Splitting in Center and Has a Yellow Pus Coming out - is This Normal? 15 answers

I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck and my incision steri strips fell off in the center. The incision is splitting about a quarter of an inch open in the...
3 weeks post-op incision oozing split yellow

Primary Reason for Hospital Stay After a Tummy Tuck? 15 answers

Some surgeons recommend an overnight in the hospital after a tummy tuck, but I could go home the same day. What is the main health risk that they are...
bleeding complication hospital risk

Showers or Baths After Tummy Tuck? 15 answers

I am scheduled for a tummy tuck. I take baths every night and was wondering if I need to refrain from that and switch to showering??!!
aftercare bathing showering

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

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

Stomach Bulge After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 14 answers

I had Tummy Tuck with MR and Liposuction on the bra rolls, flanks, gluteal fold, and banana rolls on December 4th. When I stand, my stomach is flat,...

Have I Compromised my Muscle Repair? 14 answers

I am 5 weeks post-Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. I have been doing very well but when having a normal bowel movement the other day I heard what...
1 month post-op muscle repair stitches

Is It Normal to Feel a Pinching Sensation After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 14 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction two months ago and I am now feeling a pinching sensation only on my left side. It feels like a needle being stuck...
2 months post-op normal pain pinched

Diastasis After Tummy Tuck? 14 answers

After having two children, I had a full tummy tuck 2 years ago to repair my stomach muscles and remove excess skin. After thinking I had an umbilical...
diastasis recti

4 Weeks Post-tummy Tuck and I Noticed That the Upper Mid Ab Bulges - Normal? 14 answers

4 weeks post-tummy tuck with muscle repair. My belly button area is tight and flat, but the upper middle section of my abs are not, the definition is...
abdomen bulging female muscle tightening normal

Belly Button Size / Shape After Extended Tummy Tuck 14 answers

Overall I am very pleased with the results thus far given the swelling. I'm curious on my belly button size (Is this normal, will it shrink and go...
belly button female shape

Incision Opening and Draining 3 Weeks After Tumny Tuck 14 answers

I had full TT on 12/28/10. Very happy with results so far, except at 2 1/2 wks. post op noticed small (smaller than quater)area at incision line at...
drainage incision

Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck, Do I Have Necrosis? 14 answers

I had a FDL TT 16 days ago and I am concerned I have necrosis. First let me say, I am not a smoker, never have been, nor am I around smokers. At the T...
2 weeks post-op black fleur de lis necrosis treatment

Hanging Skin 4 Months Post-Tummy Tuck 14 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 4 months ago. I have had 4 c-sections, a hysterectomy, and lost 150 lbs in the last 5 years. Leaving a lot of excess skin....
hanging results

How Are the Muscles Tightened in a Tummy Tuck? 14 answers

After the tummy tuck, will my muscles respond to exercise better?
exercise long-term male muscle muscle tightening

6 Months Post-TT, Skin Still Sagging, and Scar Very Visible. Options? 14 answers

I have 2 questions. I've had tummy tuck exactly 6 months ago and the scar is really visible. will this scar fade away for good??? the 2nd thing is...
6 months post-op noticeable options sagging scar

Plicate More Than One Row of Stitches? 14 answers

I'm 3 months post-op tummy tuck. had very little excess fat or skin but fascia very stretched out, but little muscle separation. after operation,...
3 months post-op plication stitches

How Much Walking 1-7 Days After TT, Breast Aug, Lipo? 14 answers

I am 2 days post-op and have been trying to walk as much as I can. My mom motors me in circles around the upstairs after I've used the restroom...
combination walk

Do I Need a Tummy Tuck Revision? (photo) 14 answers

I am 8 wks po from a FTT and lipo of the flanks. Since day 1 I have had this protrusion of what appears to be muscle on the left side. also very...
2 months post-op final result options protruding

Should I See Another Surgeon About Dog Ears Post TT or Just Relax? (photo) 14 answers

I had a tummy tuck about 6 months ago and all was well except I had dog ears.. My surgeon fixed them about two weeks ago and there is a difference...
6 months post-op dog ears second opinion

What Can I Do, So My Tummy Tuck Pouch Can Go Away Sooner? (photo) 14 answers

Got a Full Tummy Tuck 5 weeks ago, and this pouch just seems to be getting bigger. My Doctor just removed the Drainage on Thursday; don't know it...
1 month post-op healing pooch

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

concealer scar tattoo

How to Fix Too Tight Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

It has been 3 years since my tummy tuck...I'm miserable. It is so tight that I can't wear anything but elastic. When I exercise the muscles will go...
3 years post-op tightness

Tummy Tuck Scar Made Too High? 13 answers

Is my Tummy Tuck scar placed too high if it's 3 inches below new belly button, and 1 inch higher than top of pubic line? Are most tummy tuck scars...
abdomen incision scar

How Long Does It Take for Skin Necrosis to Heal? 13 answers

I have a small section of my incision (about 1/2 inch wide at the widest part, by 1 inch long) above my pubic area. I am a day shy of 3 weeks post-op...
healing necrosis

8wks After Tummy Tuck - Still Loose Skin! 13 answers

My surgeon said he did not move the belly button to avoid necrosis- i had a large umbilical hernia as well. He sutured the diastasis, repaired the...
2 months post-op loose skin

Silicone Strips for Tummy Tuck Scar? 13 answers

I am 2 weeks post op from a full tummy tuck. My scar is a bit raised on my right side and i would like to know if silicon strips will help in...
scar scar strips silicone implant

Belly Button Almost Closed After a Five Month Tummy Tuck. 13 answers

I had a tummy tuck five months ago and my belly button is almost closed. The only thing that fits is a q-tip and pushing it hard. What should I do?
belly button closed female

How Soon After Surgery Can I Start Scar Treatment? 13 answers

I'm 17 days post op from. TT and BA. I Want to start using silicone sheeting I'm my.TT scar. How soon can I start? I did not have steri strips...
scar timing

Vertical Scar from Old Belly Button? 13 answers

My PS said I could possibly have a vertical scar from the old belly button in addition to the normal TT scar. Does anyone have any info on this matter?
belly button vertical scar

Is the Shape of my Tummy Tuck Incision Normal? 13 answers

Why does my tummy tuck scar go up and down verses the typical smiley face shape? Is this typical and what is the reasoning? Thanks in advance
incision normal scar shape

When Will This Necrosis After Tummy Tuck Heal? 13 answers

Hello, I recently had a tummy tuck (never smoked in my life) and at 7 days post op I developed a blood filled blister. It was removed while removing...
healing necrosis timing

Is This a Horrible Tummy Tuck Result? 13 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 5 weeks ago. i have battled an ongoing infection, and my results are deformed. my doc agrees that i need a revision, but i...
1 month post-op after pregnancy botched c-section umbilical hernia

How Low Can I Cut my Calories During Tummy Tuck Recovery? 13 answers

I have lost 95 lbs and my biggest concern with having the tummy tuck and lipo is that i cant workout and I work out at least 4 days a week so I am...
130-149 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in calories

Lopsided Tummy Tuck 13 answers

Should my Tummy Be Almost Lopsided? it has been 2 weeks since surgery, i did have lipo and tightening along with my tt- and i know swelling is normal,...
lopsided

A Roll at the Bottom of my Tummy Where the Incision is. Why? 13 answers

I have a 2 rolls on each side of my lower tummy where the inscision line is...why?? i know i have lots of swellilng..but it seems to me like i have...
lower abdomen rolling scar

Tummy Tuck Downtime - Why Was So Much Time Needed? 13 answers

I Had a Friend Who Had a Tummy Tuck - They Told Her 2 Weeks , She Was off 1 Month WHY?
downtime female work

Numbness 11 Months After Tummy Tuck - Normal? 13 answers

I Had a Tummy Tuck 11 Months Ago and Still Have Numbness is This Normal?
normal numb

9 Days Post Op My Tummy Tuck Incision Doesn't Seem To Be Where My Dr. Marked. 13 answers

I had a full TT 9 days ago. I am relatively thin, so my doctor said I would have a vertical T. Before my surgery he marked me in my bikini, and the...
1 week post-op height incision unhappy

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...
bruising healing recovery

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...
hyperpigmentation post-op recovery scar

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.
compression garment girdle

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 loose sagging

Tummy Tuck - What Should I Do if I Look Bloated and Fat After Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

It has been 6 mo. since my tummy tuck, my stomach is looking bloated and fat... I want anouther tuck? Should i get anouther one? I thinck if i...
body contouring fat plastic surgery recovery

Can I Get my Belly Button Pierced After a Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I will be 6months post-op in February and was hoping to get my belly button pierced. Would that be ok?
belly button female piercing

Exercise to Improve Tummy Tuck Results? 12 answers

I had a tummy tuck last year in August but my stomach is not as flat as I wanted it. My question is: if I go to the gym and work out, can I get a...
1 year post-op belly exercise flatten working out workout

15 Days Post TT. Still Swollen and Have a Bulge Above my Belly Button. Is It Normal? 12 answers

I am 15 days post TT and muscle repair. I had a huge diastasis. I know i'm still swollen, I noticed i'm more swollen in the area above my...
belly button bulging normal swelling

Does Exercise Help with Swelling? 12 answers

I have had a tummy tuck with lipo of my back. I know it will be a few month before my swelling goes does down, but I would like to know if when i...
exercise swelling

Fatty Pockets and Dog Ears 1 Month PO Tummy Tuck, is This the Norm? 12 answers

I am concerned with scar placement, dogears and irregularities on the hips. While the picture is 1 month post-op I understand I should see the final...
dog ears female normal puckering rippling scar tissue

How to Stop Pain in Abdomen After Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

Over five years after surgery I still cannot touch my wife's belly without causing her great discomfort.
female pain timing

Was My Tummy Tuck Done Wrong? (Photos) 12 answers

Had mommy make-over 9-01-11. I know my tummy tuck does not look right, yet my doctor keeps insisting it's just swollen and to give it time. I have...
botched crease female normal

How Do I Know if I've Damaged my Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I had a tummy tuck, lipo on hips, thighs, flanks, and umbilical hernia repair on Dec. 13th and lifted my garage door on Jan. 2nd. How do I know if I...
damage female stomach

Infected Incision 3 Weeks Post Op from Tummy Tuck. Should I Worry? (photo) 12 answers

3 weeks ago I had a breast lift with implant, tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks. Attached is a picture of my tummy tuck incision. Is this something I...
3 weeks post-op incision infection worried wound

Is It Normal To Swell After Tummy Tuck, Lipo and Muscle Repair? 12 answers

One minute im swollen up in my back and stomach, under my arms where lipo was done, and the next min i feel like im ok then if i cough, which i do...
female normal numb swelling

Tummy Tuck Scar 12 answers

I am only 13 days PO and very happy with my TT. I am a little concerned about the puckering and lifted scar.I knew the stretch marks would remain but...
2 weeks post-op female normal puckering scar

Tummy Tuck Constipation Can I Pull Internal Sutures 12 answers

I know this sounds silly. I am super constipated from my pain killers. I am 5 days out and just stopped taking them. I am taking colace twice a day...
1 week post-op constipation internal sutures

Why Doc Only Did TT Without Lipo, Will I Have to Go Back in for Lipo of Sides. I Wanted to Get Everything Needed for Contour 12 answers

Iam 5'9 weigh 185, had a belly with belly button that had a frown from weight loss and a lot of thick hagging skin. went for consult ask PS for TT...
3 weeks post-op flanks swelling

Tummy Tuck vs. Exercise for Hanging Skin 12 answers

Through diet and exercise, I have lost about 65-70lbs. I feel as though almost everything on my body has improved dramatically with the exception of...
comparison exercise female

How Can I Tell if I Got a Full Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

How can I tell if I got a full tummy tuck that I agreed to ? I never had to walk bent over, did not have much pain. I am 51 and had lost over 80 lbs....
age 45-54 female full results

How Can You Tell if You Have a Seroma or Just Swelling? I Had a TT 17 Days Ago and Very Puffy Under my Incision 12 answers

How Can You Tell if You Have a Seroma or Just Swelling? I Had a TT 17 Days Ago and Very Puffy Under my Incision
2 weeks post-op incision puffiness seroma

4 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck My Pubic Area Is More Swollen Than Before. Is This Normal? 12 answers

2 weeks ago my pubic area is more swollen than before. Is it normal?
1 month post-op normal pubic swelling

Could the Doctor Have Done Better? Or is It my Bad Skin? 12 answers

Wanted to post again to say that I did go to a Board certified Dr.(a top Dr. in the area)I'm wondering what he did wrong? He said my fat is...
bad doctor results skin

Excess Skin Still After a Tummy Tuck, Should I Have To Pay For A Revision? 12 answers

I had a tummy tuck and breast lift in 6/16/2010. I believe the PS could of remove more tummy skin. I spoke to him and he agreed to do a revision at no...
2 months post-op excess skin female revision unhappy unsatisfied

Round Waist 2 Years Post- Tummy Tuck - Why? 12 answers

I had a full abdominoplasty 2 years ago i was very satisfied with the result no swelling ,every thing went well i recovered after 4 month, but few...
female round waist

C-Section After Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I had a WONDERFULL TUMMY TUCK 15 YEARS AGO.And i just had a baby last year.I had a vaginal birth and had no complications from TT, except things were...
c-section pregnancy

Pulmonary Embolism After Tummy Tuck & Lipo. Is It Possible After 20 Days from Surgery? 12 answers

Clots in right leg and both lungs. Diagnostic: pulmonary embolism. Symptoms (pain & shortness of breath mostly) on day 20 after surgery.
3 weeks post-op blood clot legs lungs

How Long Will Swelling Around T-tuck Incision Last? Can I Take Something to Make It Go Away? (photo) 12 answers

I'm 11 days post-op after having a diastasis repair & tummy tuck (they also fixed a hernia). I'm swollen above the incision area but...
2 weeks post-op diastasis recti duration normal swelling

How Many Times Should I Expect to have a Seroma Drained Post Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and ended up with a seroma, how long can it take to go away and how many times might it have to be drained?
drainage seroma

Is It Okay to Go Club Dancing at 11 Weeks Post Op from Tummy Tuck 12 answers

I went to a club to celebrate my BF b-day on saturday and when i woke up on sunday my lower abdomen was swollen. It feels squishy. Should I be concerned?
female lower abs

I Had a Tummy Tuck 10 Wks Ago and Have a Bulge Above my Belly Button, Why? (photo) 12 answers

My upper stomach sticks out further than my lower and i have no clue why. What could it be ? And an area where my stretch marks are have an indention...
2 months post-op belly button bulge causes indentation

Why is Waist Bigger After Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

I had a tummy tuch with muscle tightening, a lot of skin was removed and also a bit of fat. My waist is bigger then before, what is the reason for this?
bigger causes waist

I Feel a Discomfort Around the Tummy Tuck Area Done 6 Years Ago 12 answers

I feel discomfort after 6 years of tummy tuck, I have gained weight and feel a tightness around belly button and scar, is this normal?
tightness

2 Weeks Post Full Tummy Tuck, Do I Have Dog Ears? (photo) 12 answers

Well tomorrow i will be 2 weeks post full tummy tuck.Im a little worried...just wanna know if its normal as my PS is out of town for the holidays wont...
2 weeks post-op dog ears final result normal

Flank Area Forgotten? 12 answers

Hi, I  had full tt with flank lipo 5 wks ago. never had bruising/any discomfort to flank areas. Flanks look exactly the same as before surgery....
female flanks

Travel 5 Weeks After Abdominoplasty? 12 answers

Can I have a full tummy tuck and travel (for a month) 5 weeks after the surgery? Would I be able to wear a bathing suit 5 weeks post surgery? If I...
2 months post-op travel

When Will I See The Final Results of My Tummy Tuck? (photo) 12 answers

I am 2 day away from a month from my surgery and i love the results other than the hip roll on my sides will this go away my doctor said gie it 3 to 6...
1 month post-op final result hips pressure

What Determines the Amount of Time Drains are Kept in Post Tummy Tuck? 12 answers

Does the more fat you have removed after a tummy tuck determine the amount of time the drains are kept in , or does it just go by how well your body...
drains timing

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

How safe is a tummy tuck?
body contouring risk safety seroma side effects surgery scar

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....

Belly Button After Tummy Tuck Surgery: Can It Be Moved? 11 answers

I am a 40 year old female who had two children in the last 4 years.  I was and still am a size 0/2.  I always had loose skin (due to yoyo...
2 months post-op belly button

Running After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I will begin training for my third marathon on the first week of February. However, I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on January 12. Is that range...
exercise recovery

No Muscle Tightening After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck about a year ago. My tummy is functionally satisfactory; the apron is gone but cosmetically less so. My flanks bulge and the...

Liposuction for Upper Abs After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I had a full tummy tuck on 3-16-09. While my lower abdomen looks amazing compared to the way it use to look, I am not completely satified with my...
abdomen belly fat reduction

Swollen Groin After Tummy Tuck 11 answers

Is it normal to have a lot of swelling at the groin area 2 weeks after a tummy tuck? I feel like some water just sitting there...
groin swelling

How Long Can a Person Expect to Have Drains After Having a Mini Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

drainage drains duration recovery

Leg Pain Post-Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 11 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction 4 months ago. Two weeks later, I was in the I.C.U with a 32 inch blood clot and I had 6 surgical procedures to get...
legs pain

Is This My Final Tummy Tuck Result at 11 weeks? 11 answers

I had a full TT and MR and new belly button on 3/3/11. I am 11 post op and feel rounded standing up and flabby sitting down. My PS said it could be...
2 months post-op female final result normal swelling

Can Tummy Tuck Change or Distort the Pelvic Area? 11 answers

Is it possible for the pelvic anatomy to be distorted during Tummy Tuck, through the imbrication of the muscle and fascia?
pelvic

Seroma or Normal Swelling 15 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

Im at 15 weeks after tummy tuck and liposuction and I seem to have a pouch in the lower part of my belly I saw my doctor 4 weeks ago, he used a...
female fluid pouch seroma swelling

Necrosis After Tummy Tuck 11 answers

I started to get nercosis after tummy tuck I had on sept 24th. ( what I think is nercosis) It is getting worse and the gauze pads now are a greenish...
healing necrosis

3 Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck and I Have Gained 5lbs - Is This Normal? 11 answers

I also I am curious as to when I will be able to fit into my regular pants? I was a size 10 pre-op and am wondering when I could wear them again. I...
normal weight gain

Tummy Tuck - Burning Sensation at Incision Site? 11 answers

I Am One Week Post-op Today and There Seems to Be More of a Burning Sensation at my Incision?
burning incision

I Don't See a Difference Yet, After Lipo & Mini Tummy Tuck 11 answers

I'ts been 6 and 1/2 weeks since I had lipo on my stomach, love handels and put and a mini tummy tuck. My clothes are not fitting any better. I...
age 45-54 female normal results

12 Days After Tummy Tuck - Did I Tear My Muscle Repair? 11 answers

12 days post op and i don't feel tight and able to laugh with no pain, but, still hurts to sneeze.. did i tear my MR?
muscle repair sneezing tear

Is It Common to Have a Drain in 2 Months After a Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

Left drain was removed a little over 2 weeks ago since fluid was under 25 cc, drainage was green, was told they had never seen that before. Swab taken...
drainage normal

Can I Exercise 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I Will Be 6 Weeks Post Op (FTT, Lipo of the Flanks, BA, BL) Next Week What Excercise Are Recommended? I use to go to the gym 5-6 times a week &...
exercise female running timing weight weight lifting

My Doctor Aspired Fluid but Nothing Came Out - What Now? 11 answers

I got tummy tuck four months ago....but my stomach look really big after taking a needle to aspire fluid nothing came out my doctor told me to wear my...
fluid scared swelling

Vertical TT Incision: Was it Necessary? 11 answers

Let me start out saying my surgeon is fabulous and I do love my results but was wondering if such a long vertical was really necessary. I was warned...
110-129 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in female long vertical scar

How Much Fluid Should Be Draining After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I had my tummy tuck yesterday morning. I have not had to empty the drains as often as I imagined I would. From 8:30 - 7pm In both drains was 50mL (day...
drainage fluid

Scar Care in the Sun Following Full Tt 11 answers

I'm going on holiday in a couple of months, my belly button and scar will only be 5 months old ( following a full tt) , how best can I cover /...
female sun protection

Will Gaining Weight Be Problematic After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

Im 5'2 and weigh 88lb. I had twins 9 months ago and then under went a full tummy tuck (no lipo) and muscle repair/tightening 4 weeks ago. My...
5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in female tightening weight gain

Stretched Skin Above Navel Post-Tummy Tuck - What Can I Do? 11 answers

I'm 7 weeks postop. My PS said there's maybe a little of swelling left. But the rest will stay as is! He said because I had stretched skin...
female options stretched

4 Weeks Post Op- TT Scar Just Doesn't Look Right to Me. Opinions? 11 answers

I am 45, healthy and very active. Aug. 5th 2011 I had a full TT along with breast reduction. I have included pics at different stages, the last few...
excess skin incision options scar

I Have an Indention in my Tummy Tuck Scar Above my Pubic Area. 11 answers

I'm very pleased with the results, but this looks odd. My doctor says that he can fix it at my six month checkup if it's not improved. Do you...
indentation scar tissue

Numb on One Side of Belly Button 3 Months After Tummy Tuck - Normal? 11 answers

Is It Normal to Feel More "Numb"on One Side of Belly Button? Will It Normalize? It's been 12 weeks.
belly button normal numb

Hard Bumps 7 Days After Tummy Tuck - Normal? 11 answers

My abdomen is hard and bumpy, i was wondering if that's going to get better as the days go by or should i worry? I don't know what to do,...
bumps hard normal

Why is my Pubic Hairline and Scar Being Pulled Upwards After my Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I am almost 3 weeks post-op tummy tuck. I am 5'8" and weigh 115 pounds. I chose the tummy tuck to remove stretch marks and loose skin so I...
placement pubic scar tissue

Depression/ Moodiness After Tummy Tuck 11 answers

I had a tummy tuck 2 1/2 weeks. It has gone much better than I expected and I assume I will be delighted with the end result. In the past few days I...
depression mood

Why Do Some Women Have Hour Glass Figures After Having Had a Tummy Tuck and Some Women Don't? 11 answers

Does this have to do with a woman's body type or the expertise of the surgeon?
comparison hourglass shape

Could Over Exertion be Causing Post Tummy Tuck Swelling? 11 answers

I am a single mom with three young kids that have me on the go. I had a full TT 6 weeks ago but I am still very swollen from belly button down. I wear...
children lifting swelling

After Having a Tummy Tuck, when Will the Muscle Tone in my Abdomen Return to Normal? 11 answers

What exercises are recommended over others after a tummy tuck to improve muscle tone?
improvement long-term muscle muscle loss outcome toned

Is This Swelling or is This my Final Result After TT? (photo) 11 answers

I am 19 days post-abdominoplasty, which I did to improve my appearance after a 95 lb weight loss. If it's relevant, I also had a small umbilical...
3 weeks post-op after weight loss final result

Is It Normal to be Able to Stand Almost Straight 3 Days Post-Op Full TT? 11 answers

Just wondering if I was the only one with this problem but i can stand near close to straight.. I hve a full tt and it has been 3 days since my...
3 days post-op normal standing up

3 Months Post-Op TT, Good Results? Or What Would You Recommend I Fix? (photo) 11 answers

I am 3 months post-tummy tuck (and upper chest skin excision) and while I am "happy" with my results for the most part, I feel like there is...
3 months post-op excess skin options revision

How to Get Money Back from a Surgeon I Don't Want to Use? 11 answers

I paid for my TT and breast reduction all at the same time. I no longer want to use the surgeon that did my TT though, and haven't had the BR yet....
discontinue recommendation refund unhappy

I Am 3 Days Post Op TT, Can I put Ice on the area I that I have a bruise on that is not an incision? (photo) 11 answers

Can I put Ice on the area I that I have a bruise on that is not an incision?
3 days post-op ice incision protocol

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?
5 years post-op abdomen dog ears sagging

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...
age 35-44 female recovery

Post-Tummy Tuck Bulge 10 answers

I had a tummy tuck approx 6 months ago. My upper abdomen is perfect, but right underneath my belly button on the right side, there is a bulge. I have...
bulging

Discharge After Tummy Tuck an Infection? 10 answers

I don't think this is normal: I had a Tummy Tuck done 10 days ago and there's some clear discharge. That small hole with the yellow inside scares me....
discharge infection

Lifting my Baby After Tummy Tuck and Plastic Surgery 10 answers

I am going in for a tummy tuck, breast lift, and inner thigh lipo on Feb 12. I have a 5-month-old who, at the time of surgery, will be 7 mos. My...
after pregnancy fitness

Stretch Marks After Tummy Tuck 10 answers

I just had a Tummy Tuck six weeks ago.The first four week after surgery I didn't notice any stretch marks at all. But the last two weeks I started to...
stretch marks

Is Pouched-look After Tummy Tuck Swelling? 10 answers

Is the pouched look 4 weeks after tummy tuck just swelling? I had a full Tummy Tuck 4 weeks ago and now I'm nervous because I still look like I have a...
abdomen swelling

Lightheaded After Tummy Tuck Surgery 10 answers

I had a TT 2 1/2 weeks ago and I am feeling lightheaded. Sometimes I have to sit down because I feel like I might pass out. I'm not sure if I am...
fainting

Tummy Tuck Results Lacking Definition 10 answers

I am 6 months out from a full abdominoplasty and my stomach doesn't look the way I thought it would (even though it is way better than it was!). My...
plastic surgery

Seroma Formation After Abdominoplasty 10 answers

I have developed a >10cm seroma on the right side of abdomen following abdominoplasty, 2 wks post op. My surgeon did insert a drain which pulled...
seroma

How Long Should I Leave my Dissolvable Stitch Alone? 10 answers

My dissolvable stitches are starting to pop out, I have two so far. One has been exposed about 2 weeks now and PS said to just let it be. Now I have...
dissolve female stitches

6 Months Post-op Tummy Tuck - Bad Dog Ears and Belly Button Scar. Can This Be Fixed? 10 answers

I had a tummy tuck done 6 mnths ago. I have bad dog ears that hang down when I sit. when I stand, it pops out alot from the sides. The worst thing...
belly button dog ears scar

How to Lose Weight After Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I love my new look but had recently put on 10lbs since my surgery 9 mts ago. What exercise and diet should I do and be on to lose the 10lbs. I look...
weight weight loss

Tummy Tuck or Liposuction After Colon Resectioning 10 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 years ago, and a colon resectioning 2 years ago. I have gained a lot of fat due to inactivity. Can I have another Tummy Tuck...

Twitching and Jerking Post-Tummy Tuck 10 answers

After having Tummy Tuck, I am having twitching and jerking in my arms hands and legs. Is this normal? Could this be tissue damage?
medication twitch

Seriously Swollen or Fluid or Dog Ears? (photo) 10 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 18 days ago.No lipo doctor said i didnt need it im very unhappy about my results.ive posted on here before just kinda seeing...
3 weeks post-op dog ears swelling

What Would You Suggest I Do if I Am Unhappy (At 15 Days PO) with my Full Tummy Tuck Result? 10 answers

I consulted with 4 accredited Plastic Surgeons and each assured me that I was a "dream" tummy tuck candidate. After losing 82 pounds, I had...
abdomen female

Is It Normal to Have Swelling Around the Lower Back and Thighs After a Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I have a tummy tuck and breast lift 11 days ago and am still quite swollen around my entire mid section (including lower back) and my inner and outer...
back normal swelling thighs

Is It Common for Permanent Abdominoplasty Sutures to Get Infected After 5 Years? 10 answers

My stomach muscles started hurting approximately 5 years post abdominoplasty. Went to dr, he said I had a hernia at an old gallbladder incision sent...
drainage infection sutures

What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Muscle Tightening? 10 answers

I am 3 weeks post-op from Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck. My surgeon didnt have to tighten my abs, so I believe my healing would be faster. He said I...
3 weeks post-op benefit muscle tightening

Is It Safe to Fly Five Weeks After Abdominoplasty & Mastopexy Surgeries? 10 answers

I have these procedures scheduled for 12/13 and trip to Mexico planned for 1/18...five weeks later. Although not optimal, is it safe to travel five...
abdomen breasts combination flying safety travel

Why is my Tummy Tuck Still So Tight When I Eat? 10 answers

eating tightness

Hyperpigmentation After Tummy Tuck 10 answers

I Am Hispanic It's 11 Months After Tummy Tuck Both Belly Button and Bikini Line Incision Are Dark , What is the Best Treatment?  Although I...
belly button female hyperpigmentation incision options

5 Months After my Tummy Tuck with Lipo, and Looks Like I'm 3 Months Pregnant Sometimes 10 answers

I feel like I am 3 months pregnant woman sometimes; when I have my stomach suck in is fine but when I don't this is how I look I include some...
5 months post-op distention options swelling

Dieting After Tummy Tuck 10 answers

How Soon After Your TT Can You Start to Diet to Get Rid of the Last 5-10 Lbs?
diet female timing

When Stomach Muscles Are Stitched Together, What is Used, is It Strong and Holds Up Long? 10 answers

Full tt recently and I began wondering... when the stomach muscles are sewn together, are they cut then sewn so that they grow together, or is the...
muscle repair technique

How Soon Can You Begin Laser Treatment on Tummy Tuck Scar After Surgery and Is It Necessary? 10 answers

scar timing

Can a 25lb Weight Gain Stretch out my Muscle Repair? 10 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair in 2007. I am 5'10 and was 150lbs at that time. Over the past four years I have gained about 20-25lbs and I...
150-169 lbs 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in muscle repair weight gain

Silicone Scar Pads Skin Reaction 10 answers

I am 4 wks post opp full tummy tuck. I'm using the Silicone Scar Pads. When I remove them, my scar is a bright reddish purple. Is this normal?
scar silicone implant skin

1 Week Post Op and Belly Button is Dark Red/black? 10 answers

I am 8 days post op after full tummy tuck. I've had 2 appointments with the PA this week and both times he has expressed concern about the...
1 week post-op belly button darkening necrosis normal redness

Abscess After Tummy Tuck. How is This Treated? 10 answers

I am six weeks post op and my belly button is seeping dark, smelly fluid. I have a 2 inch opening at the scar that is taking a long time to heal even...
abscess treatment

Concerned About the Look of my Recent Tummy Tuck 10 answers

Hello I am 10 days post-op from a suction abdominoplasty with lipo to the flanks. My surgeon does not use drains, instead the quilting technique. It...
1 week post-op lumps normal suction without drains

Can I Get a Fake Tattoo After Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

Can i put a sticker tattoo like the ones they sell at beauty supply stores to cover up the scar at 8 weeks post op?
tattoo

Still Spitting Stitches 7 Mths Post-op TT, is this Normal? (photo) 10 answers

I have a small spot on my scar that is still spitting stitches/disolvable staples 7 mths out. I've had multiple ones removed and the spot is...
7 months post-op dissolve female spitting stitches stitches

Showering After Tummy Tuck 10 answers

How Long Do You Recommend Waiting After a Tummy Tuck to Take a Shower?
bathing wait

Numbness 15 Months After Tummy Tuck 10 answers

Is it normal to still have numbness after your tummy tuck? It has been 15 months now and I still feel pretty tight?
numb

Fat Necrosis After Tummy Tuck What to Do? Update (photo) 10 answers

Thank you for the answers to a question about fat necrosis after TT I posted 15 days ago. Now I am worry again. My PS cut part of a scar making one...
necrosis odor worried wound

After 4 Weeks Discovered I Had a Seroma 10 answers

After 4 weeks post op from a tummy tuck, I was told I had a seroma at my 4 week post op appointment. The PS had to drain the area using a needle and...
1 month post-op drainage frequency results seroma

Could my Uterus Be Damaged During Abdominoplasty with Lyposuction? 10 answers

I had abdominoplasty 9 days ago. Two of the three drains are draining dark red watery fluid. It looks a lot like blood to me. I also have started my...
female uterus

Standard Practice To Charge For Dog Ears Removal? 10 answers

I had a TT 8 months ago. I now have dog ears on both sides. I talked with the plastic surgeon about them. I called to schedule an appt to have them...
8 months post-op costs dog ears protocol

Can I Get a Belly Button Piercing After TT ? If Yes How Long After? 10 answers

I had a standard TT with muscle repair about 6 months ago. Now I like to get my belly button pierced. Is it a good idea? Is it too early? I still hurt...
6 months post-op belly button piercing timing

Is It Normal That I'm Shaped Like a Pear at 7 Weeks Post-op TT? (photo) 10 answers

Is it normal that I'm shaped like a up side down pear at 7 weeks post-op the swelling is from under my breast to just above my BB and didn't...
2 months post-op normal shape

Tummy Tuck Scar is Not As Promised by my Physician, What Should I Do? 10 answers

I went to a board certified PS. I did my homework, im 55, i weigh 140 lbs, i'm 5'7", no scars, my first surgery. The most i've ever...
placement scar tissue

Bronchitis 3 Weeks Post-Op TT, Will this Interfere with Internal Sutures? 10 answers

Had tummy tuck almost a month ago, at almost three weeks I developed bronchitis, will this possibly interfere with the internal sutures?
1 month post-op bronchitis sutures

Swelling Above Incision 40days Post Op - Suggestions? (photo) 10 answers

My experienced, board certified PS says she has never seen this condition before. I am all pooched out above the incision line but flat below. It was...
second opinion side effects swelling

Bloody and Draining Navel 5 Years After Tummy Tuck 10 answers

I have been having numerous infections in my navel since my tummy tuck 5 years ago. Today the navel had the strongest odor and when I checked, there...
5 years post-op belly button blood causes drainage

Tummy Tuck Result Ruined from Straining on my First Bowel Movement in a Week? 10 answers

I am freaking out, i had a tummy tuck 1 week ago, and i strained somewhat while going to the bathroom, since the pain meds have made me constipated...
1 week post-op bowel movement strained

How Long Before Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck Stitches Dissolve? 9 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift 2 weeks ago. How long will it take before the stitches dissolve?

Did I Pop my Tummy Tuck Stitch? 9 answers

Two days ago, I drove (with permission) on two short trips. I needed to pull my seat closer to the wheel of the car. I inadvertently...
abdomen stitches

Stomach Looks Larger After Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair almost 4 months ago. My stomach was generally flat before the procedure; I only had massive stretch marks and...

Darkened Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 months ago, and my belly button is very dark and big/swelling. What caused this, and can this be corrected? Is there a topical...
belly button discoloration swelling

Is It Safe to Remove Compression Garment for a Short Time? 9 answers

Is it okay to remove your compression garment long enough to wash it after surgery? I didn't think ahead enough to purchase an alternate.
compression garment

Lumps Post-Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 12 weeks ago. I feel a lump about 1/3 of an inch slightly above the belly button and another smaller one below the breastline. ...
lumps

Stretch Marks and Swelling After Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and I still have some stretch marks. My stomach looks way better, but I'm concerned that when the swelling goes down, I'll back to...
abdomen stretch marks swelling

Normal to Feel Fear After Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

I had my full tummy tuck on 8th January I wear my after garment all the time I have lost all confidence with out it I feel frightened when i havent...
recovery

I Am 4 Days Post-op from a TT and Just Started my Period. Will This Affect My Recovery? 9 answers

I am concerned how this affects my recovery and how to handle this with the garments, swelling etc.
4 days post-op period recovery

6 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck - Still Numb And Very Swollen - Is This Normal? 9 answers

6months ago i have a a tummy tuck and breast augmentation and lift all at once the breast part is fine but my abs are at times tender to the touch...
female numb pain swelling

Can Tummy Tuck Prevent Future Hernias? 9 answers

I have just had a ventral (umbilical) hernia repair. The surgeon says it was mostly omentum. Two years ago, I had a large inguinal hernia, and mesh...
abdomen

Bulging Lower Abdomen Post-Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a TT, MR and a touch of flank lipo 6 weeks ago and am concerned that not enough tissue was taken away. Im a normal BMI and 5ft 9. I am still...
5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in bulging female lower abdomen

What Are the Signs of Wound Healing? 9 answers

I had my TT and i have 2 openings in my incision (holes) i was wondering what are the signs that the wound is healing? does it heal from the inside...
healing wound

Tummy Tuck Swelling After 10 Weeks 9 answers

I want to know if this swelling looks normal for 10 weeks after tummy tuck my doctor says its not fluid he inserted a needle in my abdomen and nothing...
female normal swelling

Physical Activities After Diastasis Recti Repair 9 answers

Before having muscle weakness/diastasis recti I was very active (boxing, tumbling, track, basketball, running, jumping rope, and weight lifting). Will...
diastasis recti

Is It Normal to Have Swelling After Removing an Abdominal Binder? 9 answers

Hi I'm 5 weeks post op. Had a full tummy tuck with liposuction. My doctor advised me to wear my compression garment 24h a day for 4 weeks. The...
1 month post-op binder normal swelling

Post-op Tummy Tuck and I Feel Pain After Walking Slow on Treadmill 9 answers

I am post op 5 weeks and starting walking on the treadmill very slow last week. I normally work out 5 days a week on the eliptical. I started at 1.0...
exercise female pain

How Soon Should I See my Doctor After Finding a Seroma? 9 answers

17 days post op, drain removed 8 days after surgery after well appropriate minimal amount of drainage. 9days later I have noticed what has been...
drainage female seroma timing

Knots Under my Incision Scar 9 answers

I recently had a TT, I have been healing very well, but in the beginning of this week I noticed 2 small knots under my scar, one on the left and one...
incision knots normal

Climbing Stairs After Tummy Tuck 9 answers

Post tummy tuck, is it possible to go on stairs following this procedure. How soon?
activity recovery walk

I Feel Pain from Stomach Exercises - Could There Be Tearing of the Stomach Wall? 9 answers

I did an abdominoplasty 7yrs ago & I feel pain when I do stomach exercises. This is even after exercising for some time. Could there be tearing of...
exercise pain

Does This Tummy Tuck Look Normal After 5 Weeks? (photo) 9 answers

I have had a lot of healing issues with this tummy tuck among other things like a drain tube breaking off inside me while trying to be extracted at 2...
1 month post-op healing normal

Thermacare Heatwraps after Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I Was Wondering if I Can Put Thermacare Heatwraps in my Tummy Muscle After Tummy Tuck?
heat recovery Thermacare

Why Do I Weigh 8 Pounds Heavier One Week Post Op? 9 answers

One week ago I had a full abdominalplasty, muscle repair, and lipo on the upper and lower abdomen and flanks. I feel fine and can walk up right with...
1 week post-op normal upper abs weight gain

Post-op Tummy Tuck Supplies 9 answers

What Kind of Supplies Should I Have at Home After Tt ?
post-op product recovery

10 Days Post Tummy Tuck: Incision Line Discharging Blood and Burning 9 answers

I saw my PS yesterday and he says there is no infection and it will heal over on its own. Today, the burning sensation is worse. In fact, the burning...
blood burning healing incision

I Am 4 Weeks Postop and Still Have One Drain, Draining 40-50cc/day. Is That Normal? 9 answers

How long can the drain stay? I am 5'3, 120 pounds, and had a full TT. No liposuction was needed on my abdomen or flanks, although I did have lipo...
1 month post-op drainage normal

3 Months Post Tummy Tuck: Now 5 Weeks Pregnant - is There Any Risk Involved? 9 answers

I recently had a tummy tuck 3 months ago and I just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant. I'm very scared I've heard so many mixed information...
3 months post-op female options pregnancy risk

What Kind of Test/image Showing Whether a Muscle Tightening Was Performed? 9 answers

I had a full tummy tuck done about 11 months ago and my tummy looks bigger than before I had it done. There is no curves and no lovehandles any more....
female stomach

Tummy Isn't Flat 3 Years Post-Op. Why? 9 answers

I Had a Tummy Tuck in June 2007 my Tummy is Still Not Flat I Look Pregnant and Feels Tight. the doctor says its fat behind the muscle pushing it out,...
3 years post-op bulging flat

Mini Tummy Tuck Complications 9 answers

Three months ago I had a mini tummy tuck. I am told by my doctor that the tissue did not adhere. It looks like I still has a fat belly over my scar....
female stomach tissue

Fat Necrosis After Tummy Tuck. What to Do? (photo) 9 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks a month ago. Several days after drains were removed I noticed a hard area 10 cm long above the...
necrosis

Pleating After Tummy Tuck- Options? (photo) 9 answers

I had a tummy tuck along with breast augmentation and lift performed on October 27th 2011. Im extremely concerned about my scar. I'm in the...
2 weeks post-op dog ears options scar worried

Muscle Healing After Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair on January 19th 2011. I have the quilted suturing done so there was no need for drains. How healed are the...
healing muscle

Is There Any Exercise to Fllaten the Pubis Area After a Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

I've had a full mastectomy and the reconstruction of my breast was made using the fat of my tummy.I'm happy with the outcome, breast wise, but...
exercise masculine pubic

Can I Jog 4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair? 9 answers

I am almost at the 4 week mark. Lots of conflicting answers to this question online. Is it safe to start jogging, playing tennis, cycling at 4 weeks?...
jogging running

Should I Continue Cortisone Shots Or Get a Belly Button Revision 9 answers

I just wanted to submit a picture of what my belly button actually looks like. I am 10 mos. TT Post op. PS started cortisone shots and says I have to...
belly button cortisone scar umbilicoplasty

Is it Normal to Still be Swollen 4 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck w/o Lipo? 9 answers

I had an endoscopic tummy tuck w/o lipo or skin removal in mid-June 2011. I am petite at 95 Ibs. and 5'3. When I try to exercise, vacuum, or for...
4 months post-op healing normal swelling

6 Weeks Post Ftt and my Belly Looks Disfigured! Options? (photo) 9 answers

I had a tummy tuck 6 weeks ago after losing 14 stones. straight after surgery for the first week i had a super flat tummy. towards the end of week 4 i...
6 weeks post-op disfigured infection options seroma

Tummy Tuck Without Lipo 9 answers

I had a full TT 19 days ago,Im now left with a muffin top one side larger then the other..My Doctor said i didnt need Lipo.Now im unhappy. ? is will...
3 weeks post-op female muffin top results revision

Depression After Tt 9 answers

How common is depression after tt and how long should it last before seeking help? do meds often help? I have been really down and hard for me to...
1 month post-op depression normal

Is a Hot, Swollen Tummy and Fever Normal 2wks Post Full Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

I am 2 wks post full tummy tuck and developed a fever. Have now been on atibiotics for 2 days. Today my tummy is hot and very swollen which it has not...
2 weeks post-op fever hot infection swelling

I Am 7 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck and I Feel Little Bumps in Incision Line is This Normal? 9 answers

I can feel those little bumps only on some areas of my incision line.. will they go away? anything that I can do?
2 months post-op bumps incision normal

Post Op Seroma 15 Days After Full Tummy Tuck, How Can I Avoid Further Seromas? 9 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 15 days ago. My ps took out my drains on day 5. I went in today for my second checkup, and I had developed a seroma. (I...
2 weeks post-op options prevention seroma

Full Tummy Tuck Pulled my Breast Down As Well! 9 answers

Full Tummy tuck (Feb22)Pulled my breast down as well.Will keeping on a back supporting gretil and push up bra help after a while?
bra pulled

What Should I Do About My Belly Button Closing After Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

Ok, so I went to my PS to discuss my concern about my belly button closing. He gave me a shot of cortisone and said he will do it again in 3 mons...
belly button closed

I Had a Tummy Tuck 2 Years Ago and my Belly Button Area Never Has Healed! Always Oozes, What is the Problem? (photo) 9 answers

I had the tummy tuck 2 years ago. Area by belly button still raw. Been to many doctors, including dermatoligist. The last time I saw the plastic...
2 years post-op necrosis oozing

I Had a Tummy Tuck and my Doctor Did Not Stitch my Muscles, Is That Normal? 9 answers

muscle tightening normal stitches

Vomited 1 Day Post-Op Tummy Tuck, I Believe I Busted the Sutures, Could this cause Seroma? 9 answers

I had a tummy tuck at the end of July. The evening post op, I violently vomited. I heard and felt a major pop. I immediately felt my tummy tuck was...
2 months post-op infection seroma sutures vomiting

Is It Ok to Get on Roller Coasters Etc After Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

I am 7 weeks post op. doc said I was healing great due to my health, age and shape. planning a trip to the amusement park is it ok to get on rides...
2 months post-op amusement park exercise

Can Umbilical Hernias Come Back? 9 answers

Is it true that even if a umbilical hernia is fixed, it can come back? My doctor told me he fixed my umbilical hernia but in rare cases it can come...
hernia repair prevention reoccur umbilical hernia

I Smoked 2 Ciggerettes and Had 2 Beers 9 Days After Surgery. Am I in Trouble? 9 answers

1 week post-op alcohol cigarette damage smoking

Breast Reduction Scars Are Lower Post Tummy Tuck. Is This Normal? 9 answers

I had a breast reduction years ago. After a recent tummy tuck the lower breast incisions/scars appear approximately 1/3 - 1/2 inch lower due to...
lower normal permanent scar

Can I Have a Baby Post Diastasis Recti Repair/tummy Tuck? 9 answers

I had a diastasis recti repair and tummy tuck approx 9 years ago. My husband and I are discussing having another baby. Is this possible for me? If so,...
10 years post-op female muscle tightening pregnancy reverse

Hoe Can I Tell if Swelling is Seroma or Hematoma Post TT? 9 answers

I am post TT and am wearing a binder 24/7. Today I noticed an area of swelling around my incision that is slightly painful. The pain is what caused me...
hematoma seroma swelling

I Had a Tummy Tuck 5 1/2 Yrs. Ago at Age 50.. Recently Noticed Muscle Weakness and Protruding 9 answers

Recently I noticed tht my stomach muscles are not as tight and my stomach is slighty protruding. Is thi normal? I do excercise regularly.
5 years post-op muscle loss normal protruding

Can I Begin Light Jogging at 5 1/2 Weeks Post-Abdominoplasty? 9 answers

My recovery has gone smoothly. I had some post-anesthesia nausea and some coughing due to a cold in first week following recovery. I have about 1 pop...
6 weeks post-op exercise jogging running

Is It Normal to Gain Weight the First Couple of Days After a Tummy Tuck W/lipo? 9 answers

I had a great tummy tuck with lipo just a couple of days ago..looks great so far. Jumped on the scale, very surprised to of gained 6 pounds....
3 days post-op normal swelling weight gain

What Happens when Your Last Drain Comes out Before It is Ready? 9 answers

I am 18 days post-op and my second and final drain came out over night. I was still draining around 60 to 80cc a day. What should I expect my PS to do?
3 weeks post-op drains timing

When Are the Drains Removed After a Tummy Tuck? 9 answers

drains duration removal

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...
compression garment recovery swelling

Normal to Have Stomach Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery? 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and I want to know will my upper stomach go down.  I am very flat down by my pubic region.  I am having...
recovery swelling

Is It Possible to Lower Tummy Tuck Scar and Fix Belly Button? 8 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 14 mos ago. The actual flatness of my stomach is good; however, much more important to me is how it appears. The scar is way too...
belly button scar surgery scar

Can I Stop Wearing my Compression Garment 12 Weeks Post-op TT? 8 answers

I am 12 weeks post-op tummy tuck with a hernia and muscle repair today. I resumed exercise at about 4 weeks, gradually of course, and at this point I...
3 months post-op compression garment muscle repair

No Difference in Pubic Mound After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

I don't notice much difference in the size of my pubic mound area after my tummy tuck. It's still large and saggy. I lost a lot of weight and want it...

Swelling Flanks After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 8 answers

I had full Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and Liposuction 9 days ago. I still have my drains, and a lot of swelling in the flank area. Is this normal?...
abdomen flanks swelling

Increased Swelling Above the Incision Normal After Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

Today, I woke up with increased swelling 2-3 inches above my incision from Tummy Tuck. I feel more uncomfortable and have increased...
abdomen incision swelling

Bleeding Incision After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

It's been about 10 days since my Tummy Tuck and I haven't had any issues that haven't been answered except that I was using a back brace since my back...

Smoking After Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

When can I start smoking again?  its been 2 weeks since I had Tummy Tuck surgery and I feel just fine. No pain at all.
smoking

How Deep Should Your Belly Button Be After a TT? 8 answers

I had a TT with bilateral flank lipo and upper abd lipo on Jan 4th. Belly button not healing, red and meaty at the bottom with these pinkish redish...
belly button recovery

Scar and Stomach Concern After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

I still can't stand to touch my stomach and I'm 3 weeks post Tummy Tuck. I am supposed to be massaging my scar and my stomach, but it feels like...
abdomen scar

Safe to Have Wine 3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I'm at 3 weeks post op from Tummy Tuck. Can I have a glass of wine? I have no complications, I'm not in pain, and not taking pain meds.

Should Belly Button Look Like Hole After Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

Are new belly buttons after Tummy Tuck supposed to look like holes, or do they differ with amount of skin placed in the center of them?
abdomen belly button

Tummy Tuck Incision in Pubic Area, Too Low. Can This Be Fixed? 8 answers

3 Years Ago I Had a Tummy Tuck, but my Doctor Made my Incision Way Too Low Cutting Some of my Pubic Area off. it looks really unatural to me, and ive...
incision pubic revision

Sleeping Position After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

I Had my TT on Wed, I Am Comfortable Sleeping on my Side. Will I do any damage by sleeping on my side? I had op 2 days ago.
position sleep

Will Tummy Tuck Swelling Subside if I Lose Weight? 8 answers

I've gained about 10 lbs since I had a Tummy Tuck a year and a half ago. My right side did not heal as well as my left. It looks puffy/swollen now,...
swelling

What is This Hard Bulge after Tummy Tuck Surgery? 8 answers

Hard Bulge 4 Weeks Post TT/MR-- on my Upper/ Lower Abdomen Above my Incision, Below (New) Belly Button. My surgeon was unable to aspirate fluid from...
bulging female fluid lumps

6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck: Still Swollen and Wrinkled 8 answers

I am 6 weeks out from a modified tt and mr. modified because i kept my bb. i look like i need a tt more than before the surgery and wish i could of...
1 month post-op abdomen female revision swelling tightening wrinkles

Exercise After Tummy Tuck with Only Skin Removal and Lipo 8 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck a few weeks ago, but as my abdominal muscles were in good shape, they did only Liposuction and skin removal. I also had my belly...
abdomen exercise fat

Can Stitches on Muscle Repair Be Torn by Coughing? 8 answers

I had prolonged cough the day of tummy tuck and mascle repair surgery. Pain was unbearable, but my concern was that stitches would be ripped. I had...
cough stitches torn

Lump After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

This picture is taken while laying down first thing in the morning with bladder FULL to show it at largest- No pain from it ever. It does shift from...
female lumps

Will I Get Better After Tummy Tuck Problems? 8 answers

Is it normal or am I supposed to have so much pain after Tummy Tuck? Will the numbness ever go away? Was it something I did that caused me to bleed so...
abdomen pain scar

5 Week Post Full Tummy Tuck: Is This Necrosis? 8 answers

I am freaking out. My incision has been healing beautifully and then today I noticed this when I got out of the shower. It is about the size of a...
1 month post-op healing incision necrosis worried

Sleeping Position After Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift / Augmentation and Lipo 8 answers

16 days ago I had a TT, BL on right side, BA, & LIPO. When can I start to sleep on my sides or back? My back is killing me at this point from...
combination sleep

Tummy Tuck Seroma? Fluid Won't Drain. 8 answers

3 weeks post FTT. Drains removed one week ago and swelling worsened. Yesterday, I noticed when I push on a large lump in my pubic area, I can see the...
fluid seroma

How Long After a Tummy Tuck is It Normal to Have a Bowel Movement? 8 answers

I went through my tummy tuck feb 4th and have a lot of gurgling in my tummy but i have not been able to have a bowel movement. I've been eating a...
bowel movement

Asymmetrical Tummy Tuck Results 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck a few years ago, with a follow up procedure for fininshing up. Although I am happy with the improvement in many ways, the results...
plastic surgery

Why Does my Upper Abdomen Still Protrude 9 Months After a Tummy Tuck? (photo) 8 answers

I use to be 250lbs and lost 100lbs in the past 10yrs exercise & diets. About 9 months ago I had tummy tuck and arm lift,since surgery I still have...
9 months post-op protruding

I'm 8 Days Post TT and Feel Extreme Stretching - Will I Get New Stretch Marks? 8 answers

I had a full TT with muscle repair 8 days ago. I'm 5'8" and weigh 145 pounds. I am not able to stand up straight and every time I'm...
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Why Does my Upper Abdomen Still Protrude After my Abdominoplasty? 8 answers

I had a full TT (based on Operative Rpt) 4 years ago and from the beginning, my lower ab was flat but my upper ab still protruded significantly. No...
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Unhappy with the Results of Tummy Tuck: Still Have Loose Skin 8 answers

I know it's only been six weeks but I am feeling really depressed with the results of my tummy tuck so far. Looking back I wish there was better...
2 months post-op costs female loose skin results

Is It Unusual to Have Loose Skin 12 Months After a TT? 8 answers

female loose skin normal

Should my Plastic Surgeon Use Sodium Morrhuate After Draining my Seroma from a Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4 1/2 weeks ago and have had my drains removed for about a week and a half. I developed a seroma about 3 days after the removal of...
drainage seroma sodium morrhuate

Tummy Tuck Scar (Revised) 8 answers

My last question: 13 days PO, I'm a little concerned about the puckered/lifting scar.I knew the stretch marks would remain, never thought about...
2 weeks post-op dog ears recovery results

Staph Infection in Tummy Tuck Incision 8 answers

I am 2 weeks out from my TT/lipo procedure. 1 drain was removed 5 days after the surgery. The other was left in place to do its job. The next day I...
healing incision infection

Did I Damage my Muscle Repair? 8 answers

I am 1 week post op. Today I had to lift my crying 6 mo. old who is 16lbs. I bent at the knees and just sat her on my lap and then moves her to her...
damage female lift pain

Small Weight Gain During Recovery Phase of Abdominoplasty 8 answers

I had an abdominoplasty two weeks ago. Since I'm unable to exercise I'm wondering if a small weight gain will effect the results? Prior to...
recovery weight gain

Drain Removed, Now Collecting Fluid. Normal? 8 answers

I Had my Drain Pulled out a Week After my Tummy Tuck, I Only Drained for 3-4 Days. It's now been 3 weeks since my tummy tuck, my doctor told me I...
drainage fluid normal

Tummy Tuck Scar is High and Pulls Pubic Line Higher - Why? 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago.The doctor marked underneath bikini bottoms I had brought with me.I didn't have that much skin to remove, but he...
pubic scar

Ridge Above Tummy Tuck Incision- Will It Heal? 8 answers

What bothers me is the ridge or puffy little roll that fallows the incision along the top. The very outer ends are smooth and really barely visible....
2 weeks post-op normal ridges scar

Is It Possible to Diminish Tummy Tuck Results by Pushing to Hard to Have a BM After? 8 answers

I was wondering if it was possible to diminish the results of a tummy tuck by pushing to hard to have a BM? I was told by my ps to either push against...
bowel movement constipation

What Should I Do if I Am Not Happy with Results of ETT? 8 answers

I am over 50, 5' 2" inches and had lost 90 pounds prior to my ETT. I carefully consulted with 4 Board certified Plastic surgeons and each...
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How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Wear High Heels? 8 answers

shoes

8 Years Since Tummy Tuck. Navel Has Never Healed. Frequent Discharge with Foul Odor. Help 8 answers

Had my abdominoplasty in 2003. On and off, my belly button would ooze. Discharge/slight blood and bad smell. Surgeon did revision surgery a few years...
8 years post-op belly button complication discharge odor

Operative Report for TT: How Detailed? 8 answers

I had a TT 4 yrs ago w/disappointing results. I'm flat below navel and look pregnant from waist up. I recently got my Operative Report from my...
doctor report

Blood Under Skin After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

I had a full tummy tuck almost 3 weeks ago a im still swelling on my upper muscle i went to get my linphatic massage and when the girl massage my...
bleeding massage

Swelling Above Incision 1 Month After Tummy Tuck, Is this Normal? (photo) 8 answers

I had a TT about a month ago. I didn't have massive weight loss, lost about 50 pounds over a year or so, but there was loose skin from having 3...
1 month post-op normal swelling

Umbilicoplasty Revision After Full Tummy Tuck, Thin Patient 8 answers

I am 5'7, 130 lbs, athletic, with a lot of abdominal muscle tone.I had a full TT done in November 2010.My belly button didn't have any depth...
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How Do You Know if a Surgeon Did Muscle Plication During Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

A friend is actually concerned because she experienced very minimal muscular pain after a full tummy tuck. Is it possible her surgeon either skipped...
muscle plastic surgeon plication

Tummy Tuck And Lipo To Flanks What is Wrong with my Waist? (photo) 8 answers

Had a Tummy Tuck And BA and also lipo of the flanks and outer thigh on Nov 09 2011 And there are areas around my waist the should not be there a big...
1 week post-op 6 weeks post-op gone wrong waist

After 5 Weeks of Tummy Tuck/lipo, my Abdomen Began Swelling and Continues to Increase. Should I Worry? (photo) 8 answers

Right after surgery not much swelling, everything great. surgery was on nov 14. Before Christmas I noticed swelling in my abdomen. I measured my...
1 month post-op normal swelling worried

Full TT - Normal to Make Vertical Incision Under the Horizontal? 8 answers

I am starting to feel nervous about what my scarring is going to look like now. My doctor who is well respected and board certified, said that he may...
horizontal incision normal vertical scar

4 Weeks Post- Tummy Tuck. Prone to Hypertrophic Scarring. Suggestions? 8 answers

I Had a Ftt 4 Wks Ago with Plication of the RA. I generally get Keloidal(hypertrophic ) scarring. What steps and for how long should I take to...
1 month post-op healing hypertrophic keloid scar

Above Tummy Tuck Incision Line. Swelling? Fluid? Sponge Like Fluid? I'm Confused. 8 answers

@ 2wks removed drain tube(1 tube was placed on the side). There are swelling above incision line on both side. PS swears there are some fluid. Each...
2 weeks post-op fluid incision swelling

Purplish-Colored Mons Pubis After my Tummy Tuck. Is This Normal? 8 answers

My mons has turned a dark purplish color. My drains were placed in this area. I am 1 1/2 weeks out from surgery and have had one drain removed. I am...
mons pubis normal purple

Will the Thickness of Tummy Tuck Scar Tissue Soften and Become Less Ugly? 8 answers

Hi! I had my tummy tuck 4/8/11 - 5 months ago. Although I am very happy with the results, I notice that my scar in some areas is thicker than I have...
scar tissue softer thickness

Belly Has Extended Super Low Below Belly Button and Massive Rippling, Will This Smooth Out? 8 answers

My strech marks are raisied and ripply. I am freaking out because I look awful. Will this get better, will my stomach smooth out, will strech marks go...
female final result permanent rippling

How Long After a Tummy Tuck Can U pick Up a 50 Lbs Bag- I Work for the Airline 8 answers

I'm a smoker I have not smoked after the op but I'm healing well but I'm having pain and brusing on my back and I'm wearing my (faja)...
lifting recovery time off work timing

Abdomin Seems to Be Buldging out After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

I had a abdominalplasty on may 4 i had to get drainage removed from my abdomin several times now it really looks like i had a very small tummy tuck
3 months post-op bulging drainage unsatisfied

Had Full TT But Only Fat Below the Belly Button Was Removed, Is This Normal? (photo) 8 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 7 months ago. I am happy with everything below the incision but above the belly button I still have all the fat I had before....
7 months post-op belly button fat reduction normal spare tire

18 Days Post Full Tummy Tuck and Have Huge Love Handles, Is this Part of the Swelling? (photo) 8 answers

Well..Where do i begin..Have to say this probably has been the longest 18 days ever...Im finally feeling back to normal No pain at all..:) can sleep...
3 weeks post-op loose skin love handles no results

Will Cortisone Shots Correct Belly Button Issues 9 Months After Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago and my belly button has a bit of a scar around it and started to close up. It is really tiny now. I tried putting in...
belly button cortisone unsatisfied

Can I Go Back to Work As a Exotic Dancer After a Tummy Tuck ? 8 answers

I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago but my doctor said not to do situps until at least 3 months after the surgery and when i try to dance my abdomen hurts...
female

Stretch Marks After Tummy Tuck 8 answers

Hello I have sever stretch marks all over my tummy upper belly down to the very bottom of belly. i had a tummy tuck 6 weeks ago for one reasons to get...
1 month post-op stretch marks

Leg Pains After Tummy Tuck With Lipo - Is This Normal? 8 answers

Iv had a TT with lipo to my hips 6 months ago and it dosent look as flat as it did a few weeks ago and i havent put on weight sa iv lost 10 pounds and...
bruising pain

Is it normal to have 25 lbs removed and only 9 lbs. register on the scale post op? 8 answers

Hi , I had a tummy tuck 9 days ago. They removed 13.6 lbs od stomach fat and approx 4.5 kg of fat from liposuction. All together he removed apprx 25...
1 week post-op final result normal swelling weight loss

Will It Be Safe to Go to a Spa Treatment 2 Months After a Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction? 8 answers

I will like to have a massage, maybe steam room or go to the swimming pool.. Can I?
2 months post-op female massage swimming

Suture Abscess--dig It out or Leave It Alone? 8 answers

I am 4 weeks post FTT. At my day 5 doctor visit, we noticed a red bump at the top of the incision. I figured it was a stitch coming out, and the nurse...
1 month post-op abscess bump options

Tip of Suture Sticking out of Tummy Tuck Incision, is This Normal? 8 answers

I'm 4 months po tummy tuck and a tip of a stitch just poked out of incision where lumps are stitches were dissolvable will this little stitch tip...
4 months post-op normal noticeable sutures

How Can I Tell If I Have Weight Gain or If It's Just Swelling After Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I had a full tummy tuck,lipo of flanks,thighs on1/20/11. I had low swelling but from 3 to 6 months I was swelling face, hands, legs tummy. went down...
swelling weight gain

6 Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck, When Can I Expect The Seroma To Disappear? 8 answers

Five weeks post tummy tuck, my doc. aspirated 50 ml of serum. I feel I am still accumulating fluid in the same area. Apart from the seroma, I am doing...
6 weeks post-op seroma

Is It Safe to Take Advil Pm After Having a Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I had the surgery on August 15. Thanks!
3 weeks post-op Advil risk sleep

After a Tummy Tuck, Are There Any Long-term Dangers from Traumas to the Stomach, Such As from Impacts or Exercise? 8 answers

When reading the description of tummy tuck surgery, I read that they "tighten" the muscles, which gives me the impression that something bad...
aftercare damage

My Skin is Elevated in the Area Where a Drain Was Placed- Status Post Rectus Diastasis Repair. Will This Resolve? 8 answers

I am 3 months post op for rectus diastasis repair. This was corrected to above belly button. (Also had csection scar revision, no lipo, no full tummy...
diastasis recti drains female

6 Days Post Op TT, Lots of Swelling Around the Whole Incision Area and Tightness, Is this Normal? 8 answers

Hello, I'am 16 days post op and I still have lots of swelling around the whole incision area and tightness. My stomach looks as if I'm 3-4...
2 weeks post-op tightness

Umbilical Hernia Repair Recovery Versus Rectus Diastisis Repair and a Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I have an umbilical/epigrastric hernia, rectus diastasis and slight lower abdominal bulge and a bit of loose skin, no extra fat. I am extremely active...
diastasis recti umbilical hernia

5 Months Post TT/MR is It Safe to Lift Heavy Objects? 8 answers

I had my TT/MR 5 months ago, I'm doing ok, is it safe to lift heavy objects and to start ab work. How hard can I work without doing any damage.
5 months post-op lifting

Is It Possible to a Tummy Tuck Scar and C Section Scar to Create 1 Scar? 8 answers

Had a tummy tuck 6 years ago and just had a C Section 5 weeks ago. the area in between the two scars feel hard to the touch and also feels very...
c-section revision scar revision

How is the Best Way to Take a Shower After Tummy Tuck and When? 8 answers

How is the Best Way to Take a Shower After Tummy Tuck and When?
bathing recommendation technique timing

I Am Having Problems After my Tummy Tuck. Should I Go to PS or my Primary Physician? 8 answers

18 mos after my tt I cannot walk briskly, lift anything, run, play with my kids or workout. I cant even sit up unassisted. When I cough it still feels...
18 months post-op burning gone wrong options tear tired

Estimated Time off of Work from Abdominoplasty with Complications? 8 answers

I had an abdominoplasty with plication on 10/12/11. The procedure lasted around 4 1/2 hours. Later that same night while in recovery I had internal...
2 weeks post-op time off work

Options To Improve Belly Button After Scar Excision and Hernia Repair? (photo) 8 answers

3 months ago I had a hernia repair and elliptical excision on a former piercing scar removed. I would like to improve the area some more, and would...
hernia repair options umbilicoplasty

What Should I Wear to the Doctors to Get my Drains Removed? 8 answers

I cant stand up very long without my back killing me. I had a tummy tuck breast aug and lipo. I feel like crap. Is this normal 8 days post op?
1 week post-op drainage drains

How to Stop Tummy Tuck Drainage? 7 answers

At 4 weeks post abdominoplasty, my drainage is still 60cc/day.  What else can be done and what likely outcome am I looking forward to at this...

Belly Button Scars After Tummy Tuck 7 answers

Do belly button scars show much or are they hidden under the folds after Tummy tuck?
belly button scar

Pain from Muscle Repair Stitch After Tummy Tuck 7 answers

I have a sore spot on the left side of my belly button that has been sore for a few days. I am six weeks post Tummy Tuck. It burns sometimes, and...
muscle repair pain

Tummy Tuck Blood Clot Risk? 7 answers

I am 39 and a non-smoker. I have a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago but still fear complications. When are you "out of the woods" for such things as...
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Lump After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 7 answers

I've had a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction on my hips two weeks ago. I have now found a lump in my back the size of a marble or slightly bigger. I can now...

Can Working out Too Soon After Tummy Tuck Ruin Results? 7 answers

I started exercising at 10 weeks after Tummy Tuck, and I am extremely swollen. Should I stop exercising or will that not help at this point?
abdomen exercise swelling

Sensitivity and Burning After Tummy Tuck 7 answers

I am 7-8 weeks post op from a tummy tuck and am experiencing extreme senstivity, burning, shocking feelings throughout my abdomen, scar and pubic area...
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Working out Post-Tummy Tuck 7 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 weeks ago. I tried going back to my usual workout (biking, jogging, toning, weights), but I felt pain in the upper right muscle...
exercise fitness recovery

Activities to Avoid After Tummy Tuck Surgery? 7 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 12 days ago and I'm wondering what activities to avoid and how long ... As well I cannot stand straight yet is this normal?...
2 weeks post-op activity recovery standing up

What Can I Do About Long-term Tummy Tuck Scar Pain? 7 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 17 months ago. I still have to wear a compression garments all day and I take them off about 2 hours before bed. I stand and...
scar

Could Muscles Have Relaxed After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I am 6 weeks post FTT with diastasis recti & umbilical hernia repair. My abdomen is still very swollen. I still wear my compression garment w/a...
1 month post-op compression garment female hernia repair muscle results swelling

Suture Abcess Healing After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

5 weeks after tummy tuck I have a "stitch abcess" the hole is 2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide and about 3/4 inch deep. Dr assures me this is...
abdomen incision sutures

Vertical Loose Skin/loose Stretch Marks After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I had a tt 2 weeks ago. The Dr. told me that my stomach muscles were 15 cm apart-more than the average patient. I was told I was a very good candidate...
abdomen female loose skin stretch marks

How to Tell if It's Swelling or Dog Ears After a Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck 13 days ago. I am very concerned about the 2 ends of my incision the are very swollen and tender and a little hard. Is this what is...
dog ears swelling

Exercise After Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift? 7 answers

It has been 30 days since I had Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. What types of exercise are safe for me to do?
abdomen exercise

Is It Normal That my Tummy Looks Bigger Now Than Before? 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and my stomach looked flatter before than it does now. I'm concern that it is because of my diet and I wish I can...
3 weeks post-op normal swelling

How Long Should I Expect my Vagina & Labia to Be Swollen After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

Had tummy tuck 11 days ago, vagina & labia are swollen looks deformed. How long will this last? Is there something I can do to speed up the...
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Ridges in Tummy Tuck Scar - Will They Flatten Out? 7 answers

I had tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and the sides where my hip bones are, have extreme ridges. the only area where the scar is flat is in the pubic, center...
090-109 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in abdomen surgery scar

Treatment for Tummy Tuck Scar Revision 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck scar revision on April 15, 2011. The surgeon placed the scar too high on my stomach and did a revision. Can the scar be brought...
options revision scar

Successful Pregnancy Possible After Mastectomy, Reconstruct and Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck as well as a preventative mastectomy with breast reconstruction a few years ago. Do you know of any cases where women who have had...
abdomen breasts female pregnancy

Not Enough Tightening and Skin Removal from Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I am 48 yrs old and have had 5 full term births. I am 5'9" tall and weigh about 140 lbs. I had a full tummy tuck on 2/2/09, mainly because the...

Should You Force Standing After a Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I am 7 days post op from a tummy tuck, lipo and breast augmentation with lift. I still can't stand up straight, which I know is normal. My back...
recovery

Swollen Labia After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I Am 4 Days Post Tummy Tuck Both Thighs and Left Labia Are Swollen Should I Call my PS? Is it normal to have labia and both legs to be swollen....
labia swelling

Skin Donation After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

After bariatric surgery, there is a lot of excess skin that will need to be removed via Tummy Tuck. Can one donate this skin to a burn victim? I heard...
after weight loss excess skin skin

Why is my Tummy Tuck Scar So Red? 7 answers

So it has been six weeks since my mommy makover. My tummy tucks scar is so red and I was wondering if this will improve? I am most concerned about the...
redness scar

Swollen Navel and Uneven Stomach 5 Months After Tummy Tuck 7 answers

June20th 2010 I did my tummy tuck along with umbilical hernia.my area above the navel is swollen.left part of my stomach the fat is not removed.my...
belly button swelling uneven

Tummy Tuck Discomfort for over a Year? 7 answers

I had a full tummy tuck nearly 15 months ago, and I am still experiencing moderate pain and almost constant swelling. I have experienced spasms I can...

How Often to Change Bandages After Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo? 7 answers

I just had a full tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks, hips, medial thigh and knees. I have a lot of banaging under my compression garment and was...
bandage compression garment hygiene

Seroma After Hernia and Diastasis Repair 7 answers

Surgery 2 wks ago to repair a large diastasis recti & umbilical hernia. 3 days later, I developed a mild fever and was sent to the ER. They did a...
diastasis recti hernia seroma

Incision Opening After Tummy Tuck 7 answers

Hi, i am 14 days post op from a full TT.one of my steri strip fell off at day 9 and since then the incision has been opened a little, aprox 1 inch..i...
female incision

Seroma After Full Tummy Tuck: Upper Abs Have Ridge and Odd Looking Skin 7 answers

I had a full tummy tuck on May 4th.I am a small person to begin with, 106lbs, 5'4", but had 2 kids that left stretch marks, bb mishappen and...
090-109 lbs 2 months post-op 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in abs causes female pain ridges seroma

When Can I Attempt to Suck my Abs in After a Tummy Tuck or Do Situps? 7 answers

I was just curious because I'm kind of in the habit of always sucking my abs in, I just want to make sure it doesn't bother anything(9 days...
1 week post-op abs exercise six pack abs workout

Can I Do a 6-mile Race 8 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

Will it be safe for me to do a 6 mile race at 8 weeks post op from Tummy Tuck?
abdomen

How Much Fluid Can Seroma Hold? 7 answers

Is there a point to where the pocket of tissue just can't hold anymore and it stops filling? I have drains in still, but the tubing is starting to...
200-249cc female seroma

5 Months Post Tummy Tuck: Been Draining Seroma for 4 Months Now 7 answers

There doesn't appear to be any fluid at this point, but the swelling is severe. It begins right above the incision and is in the exact area that...
5 months post-op drainage fluid options seroma swelling timing

Should a Person Walk After Abdominalplasty Surgery? 7 answers

exercise recovery walk

I Have Had a T-tuck 2 Years Ago & I Still Have Swelling Above my Scar. Is This Normal? 7 answers

My stomach is hard as a rock & when I try to exercise my back is in excruciating pain. Do you have any idea what may be the cause of this?
back female swelling

Is It Too Early to Go Back to Work? 7 answers

I had breast augmentation and tummy tuck w/ smart lipo. I returned to work after 38 days. My work involves heavy lifting, pushing and pulling. I am an...
female swelling timing work

Belly Button Swelling After Exercising, 1 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck, Normal? 7 answers

I am 1 mnth post tt and was plodding happily along recovery road til 5 days ago when I walked on treadmill for 30 mins with grad 4.5. By the end I was...
1 month post-op belly button exercise female swelling

I Am Two Weeks Op Post Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair. I Am Still Not Standing Straight, Normal? (photo) 7 answers

I am two weeks post op from full tummy tuck and muscle repair. I still can not stand straight. The skin on my hips and above my belly button to breast...
2 weeks post-op normal standing up

Will my Belly Button Heal or do I Need Medical Assistance? 7 answers

I am 13 days post op from a tummy tuck and my doctor instructed a nurse to remove the tape off of my belly button. I was actually horrified at what I...
belly button cleaning female healing ointment

Four Weeks Post Tummy Tuck, Draining 60+cc a Day - Is There a Problem? 7 answers

I am 74 years old in good health, physically very active. Have a stent, take Plavix.
149cc or less age 65-74 drainage female

8 Weeks Post OP...Do I Look Swollen? I Have Gained Weight Again, And Have Excess Skin Still? (photo) 7 answers

I'm 8 wks post op and the swelling just wont go down. I know it takes a while for it to go away, but I don't know if this is going to be my...
2 months post-op excess skin final result normal swelling weight gain

Is It Possible to Repair Upper Diastasis Recti Through the Breast? 7 answers

Muscles were not repaired all the way up during initial abdominoplasty, so surgeon is now recommending he use a scope and go thru breast to fix the...
breasts diastasis recti repair upper abs

Hard Area After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck in October of 2009~Now, I have a hardened area 4" long X 1&1/2"wide~~Why is this, & as a result, is it my...
1 year post-op hard pooch unsatisfied

Can the Fat & Pooch Return After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I have also heard that sometimes after lipo, you might start putting on the weight in other areas.
fat pooch

Has my Tummy Tuck Muscle Repair Come Undone? 7 answers

I am 4 months post op and still have significant swelling, especially in my upper abs. But I am wondering if it is indeed swelling or has my muscle...
4 months post-op definition muscle repair not working swelling

What if my Fascia is Too Fragile to Pull Together? 7 answers

The surgeon who did my hernia repair said I have really bad fascia. I understand that the fascia layer is what is pulled together, not the actual...
diastasis recti fascia hernia repair thin

What Kind of Loss of Muscle Strength/control is Normal After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 3 months ago. I just realized that when lying on my back with legs bent, feet on floor, I cannot lift my...
muscle

2 Days Post-Op Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction: Itchy Under Dressings 7 answers

My dressings and girdle. I'm afraid to scratch due to so many incisions. Does any body have any recommendations?
female girdle incision itchy options

What Determines How Low on the Abdomen a Tummy Tuck Scar Is? 7 answers

Specifically, why some scars sit nicely below the underwear line and others seem much higher.
scar

Will Umbilicoplasty Help This Belly Button? (photo) 7 answers

I am five weeks post up from full abdominoplasty, diastasis repair and umbilical hernia repair with mesh. All of my swelling is gone, but my belly...
1 month post-op diastasis recti hernia repair options umbilicoplasty

Is It Normal For My Wound To Be Oozing Post-Op? I'm Wearing A Girdle All Day. 7 answers

I had my tummy tuck done two weeks ago I started to do massages on the 22nd of sept and the scar opened I little but I was very worried than I want to...
2 weeks post-op compression garment normal oozing wound

Tummy Tuck Wound Healing 7 answers

I had TT 4 weks ago, at 2 weeks had a large haematoma evacuated, since then feel great, everything going well, apart from in three places on scar...
healing

What Can You Do to Relieve Tummy Tuck Swelling? 7 answers

I'm 1 week post op and I'm starting to swell. I knew it would happen and I know it will go away, but damn it's uncomfortable. Anything you...
1 week post-op options swelling

Bleeding from Belly Button 3 Years Post-op 7 answers

I had a tummytuck 3 years ago. I have started bleeding through the navel and have slight pain,my stomach feels bloated. Since I have moved out of the...
belly button bleeding

4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck and Having Strange Chest Pains (Not Heart, DVT or Lung Related) 7 answers

Full TT with muscle repair 4weeks ago.I have been having a strange pain on left side of my chest.pain scale3. I have had it about 2weeks off and on...
chest pain

I Had Abdominoplasty to Repair Diastasis Recti and Hernia, Why is My Naval Still Herniated? (photo) 7 answers

I had abdominoplasty to repair severe diastasis recti and umbilical hernia after a twin pregnancy. My doctor and I both noticed that I had a minor...
diastasis recti hernia repair not working umbilical hernia

Would Stretching in Bed Cause Muscle Repair Damage 14 Days After FTT? 7 answers

I'm a coupe weeks out from Full TT and I woke up stretching in bed, before I caught myself. It burned and I felt a pulling sensation. I know I...
2 weeks post-op damage stretched

What Diet and Exercise Regimen is Advised for Long-lasting Results After a Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

belly diet exercise long-lasting long-term longevity results stomach

Working out 11 Weeks Post Op, Full TT with Muscle Repair - Swelling 7 answers

I went back to the gym at my 11 week mark.I did resume light exercise at 6 weeks however arthritis in my knee put a halt to that.I did 10 sprints at...
damage swelling workout

Is Massage After Tummy Tuck Okay? 7 answers

Is it possible to massage the tummy after surgery? By a professional? aka my daughter..hehehe.
female massage

How Much Rest Vs. Movement Should I Be Doing After TT Surgery? 7 answers

How Much Rest Vs. Movement Should I Be Doing After TT Surgery?
healing movement recovery

Codeine After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

Is it okay to take codeine 5 weeks post-op?
codeine medication

Will Weight/Strength Training Negatively Impact Tummy Tuck Recovery? 7 answers

I am 2 wks post-op from tummy tuck. Before surgery I regularly weight/strength train and perform moderate cardio 4-5 days a week. Once I am able to...
recovery weight lifting

2 Months Post-Op and I look Like I'm 4 Months Pregnant, Should I Be Concerned? 7 answers

Please help I was flat until like around 6 weeks and now every day my stomach get a little bit bigger... My PS surgeon says he will see me in one...
2 months post-op bloating normal

Will I Need a Different Procedure to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks After my Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I have lost over 100 pounds but the stretch marks from my rapid weight gain are still very noticeable. Is an entirely different procedure needed to...
options recommendation scar scar revision scared scarring stretch marks

What is the Downtime After Getting Dog Ears Removed? 7 answers

dog ears downtime

Dark Belly Button? 7 Months Post-op 7 answers

Good Evening Doctors and Happy Holidays!!! I hope you are all doing great! I am 7 months post op and I had a Full TT with MR. I am very satisfied with...
7 months post-op belly button dark

I Am 9 Weeks Postpop After TT And Muscle Repair. Heard Popping After Coughing- Did I Damage Results? 7 answers

I am 9 weeks post op and had a pretty hard cough today. I felt/heard a pretty pig popping sound in the lower left corner of my abdomen. I am an ICU...
2 months post-op cough damage pain popping

Why Do I Have an Issue W/breathing After Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

I am 6 wks post op from a full tt w/muscle repair all the way up to the rib cage. I developed Atelacstsis of the lungs and was put on Levaquin to help...
breathing problems normal

Is my Belly Button Normal, I Had a Full Tummy Tuck? (photo) 7 answers

I had stretch marks from pregnancy and underwent full tummy tuck. Results of stretch mark removal is great but I am more ashamed of my appearance with...
belly button normal scar tissue

What Next, 3 Wks Post Tum Tuck with Newly Formed Fluid Collection? 7 answers

Just to make it easier, i am a healthcare professional, had tum tuck 3 wks ago, with post op 2 drains, one removed at day 9 and one yesterday at day...
3 weeks post-op fluid

I Had a Left Posterolateral Abdominal Bullet Wound. 7 answers

Previously had a Tummy Tuck six years ago. CT report says:Left posterolateral abdominal wall bullet wound without definite abdominal or pelvic...
repair

Is It Normal for my Belly Button to Bleed 1 Week Post Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

At my four day appointment the doctor changed my belly button dressing and it stayed white for a few hours. I am exactly a week out today and it is...
1 week post-op belly button bleeding normal

Is It Common For the Incision To Open And Drain After An Abdominoplasty? 7 answers

Is It Common For the Incision To Open And Drain After An Abdominoplasty?
drainage incision normal open

I Had a Tummy Tuck 3 Months Ago, but I Still Have Loose Skin, Options? 7 answers

Good day! I had a tummy tuck 3 months ago, and I am really happy with the result, except for one tiny detail. Whenever I am bend over, or lying on my...
3 months post-op loose skin options

Did I Ruin my Muscle Repair 3 Months Post-op Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

Hi, I am 15 weeks post-op tummy tuck with an umbilical hernia and muscle repair. Tonight, I fell hard and for about 5 minutes after, I had sharp pains...
3 months post-op accident damage muscle repair pain

Waist Measures Larger 1 Week Post Op- Normal? 7 answers

I had a full tummy tuck one week ago. My waist was very small and my best asset. I had no fat to lipo so the only thing that was done was to pull the...
1 week post-op bigger normal swelling

How Do You Know if is an Hematoma or Seroma? 7 answers

I just recently have a tummy tuck and liposuction, after my doctor remove the drainage I was still collecting seroma and my doctor extracted with a...
comparison drainage hard hematoma massage seroma

I Had Fat Necrosis After Abdominoplasty. What Can I Do To Speed Healing and Reduce Scarring? (photo) 7 answers

I’m 4 wks post op after abdominoplasty. A week ago, my PS dx fat necrosis at the incision under my belly button most likely related to an...
1 month post-op healing necrosis recommendation scarring

Is Mild Discomfort and Soreness to Be Expected During Exercise at 7 Weeks Post-op TT? 7 answers

I am 7 1/2 weeks post-op tummy tuck with a hernia and muscle repair. I have been given the go ahead, as of 4 weeks post-op, to slowly resume my cardio...
2 months post-op burning exercise workout

I Had an Abdominoplasty Recently and I Have Wrinky Skin Around the Scar 7 answers

I had an abdominoplasty on dec/14. My skin got tight but I see wrinkly skin near the scar. I feel like if the skin is being held by something so i...
loose skin normal wrinkling skin

I Had a Tummy Tuck 2 Wks Ago, Will the Skin Smooth out Near my Stretch Marks? 7 answers

I Had a Tummy Tuck 2 Wks Ago, Will the Skin Smooth out Near my Stretch Marks?  Or will it always be raised and ripply, because I thought that was...
2 weeks post-op final result flatten stretch marks

I Had a TT 2 Years Ago, and Notice There's Some Slight Scabbing in my Belly Button. Should I Worry? 7 answers

Today I noticed there seemed to be some lint in my belly button and I thought it was dirt. It didn't seem to clean up easily so I took a cotton...
2 years post-op belly button causes scab

What is the Best Things to Eat After TT Post Op? 7 answers

I am 1 week post op, on my TT and I want to make sure that I am eating all the right things can you, give me a list or suggestions of what the best...
1 week post-op diet eating

Why Would I Have Excessive Nausea 1 week Post-Op TT? 7 answers

1 week post-op nausea

Was Suppose to Have Lipo of my Flanks with my Tummy Tuck, How Can I Tell if that Actually Happened? 7 answers

I was suppose to have liposuction performed to my flanks along with my tummy tuck. How can I tell if this actually happened?
combination

What Are the Risks with a 2nd Tummy Tuck? 7 answers

What makes a 2nd tummy tuck after a 2nd child so difficult?
multiple pregnancy surgery

Intense Rawness and Discomfort 6 Weeks After Full TT with Lipo Normal? 7 answers

I am 60 years old and had a full TT with lipo Nov 2. I have 4 friends that had the same procedure (2 with same doctor) and their pain level at 6 weeks...
6 weeks post-op healing normal pain

Is it Possible for TT Sutures to Ripping Apart 11 Years Post-Op? 7 answers

I had my TT in Dec. 2000. Six months later emergency surgery, scar adhesion connected to my bowel and ruptured. That happened a second time Five...
10 years post-op sutures

Almost 6 Months Post-op. How Likely is It to Damage the MR in a TT? 7 answers

First off, I want to thank all of you for your time. Anyway, I am 1 week out from being 6 months post-op TT/MR. I saw my Dr. last week and he said...
6 months post-op damage muscle repair probability sore

Drain Still in and Draining Mostly Blood 14 Days After Tummy Tuck, Should I be Concerned? 7 answers

I had tummy tuck and breast lift/augment surgery 14 days ago. Recovery has gone great except my drain in abdomen is still putting out 75 cc a day or...
2 weeks post-op bleeding drainage drains

My Stomach Still Very Tight After Tummy Tuck Some 5 Years Ago, Can I Still Have a Baby? 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck some 5 years ago and the doctor removed a lot of skin and fat before stitching it back. My stomach is still very tight and the area...
5 years post-op pregnancy tightness

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? ...
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

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

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...

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.)?
aftercare recovery

Symptoms of Skin Necrosis After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

Its been three weeks since I had a Tummy tuck and I started smoking again but I was wodering what are the signs of skin necrosis?
necrosis

How Long After Tummy Tuck Does Pain and Soreness Usually Last? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago. The pain and soreness I feel at the top of my belly just below my chest is the most tender pain in the world. Is this...
pain

Upper Belly Bulge After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

Two years after my Tummy Tuck, my upper belly is still bulging. I do crunches and weights and it still pops out past my lower belly. Why is it still...
belly fat bulging

Swimming 4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I am 4 weeks post Tummy Tuck, can I go swimming in a pool? I have no complications, except for a tiny bump between breastbones.
abdomen

2 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck and Increased Swelling, Is this Normal When Taking off Compression Garment? 6 answers

I had a full TT a little over 2 weeks ago and was taken out of the compression garment 3 days ago. Since then I have had increased swelling throughout...
2 weeks post-op compression garment pain swelling

Dealing with Skin Necrosis After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had full abdominoplasty a little over a week ago. I am a non-smoker (never smoked ever), healthy 5'4" 130 pd mom of 4 kids. I developed...
abdomen necrosis skin

Localized Muscle Pain After Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift 6 answers

Today is my 22nd day post-op from a full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. Five days ago, I bent over and seemed to pull something. Right afterwards I felt...

Puffy and Ridge in Pubic Area After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

My TT incision is very low (right on my pubic hairline). I have a "ridge and my pubic area looks puffy. its been 3 weeks. Will this ridge really...

Vertical Skin Bunching After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I'm 3 days post Tummy tuck. Will this vertical bunching up of my skin after Tummy tuck go away? Doctor said it happened because he had to pull muscles...
side effects

Numb Thigh After Tummy Tuck Surgery 6 answers

I am 5 months post tummy tuck surgery and am generally pleased with the results. I have the typical numbness/sensation changes to the abdominal area...
side effects

How Long to Wait to Remove Stitches After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck two weeks ago. I got both my drains out the same day which my doc said he NEVER does. My nurse called today to ask some questions...
stitches

Tummy Tuck Stitches Still Present After 5 Months 6 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck on Oct 17, 2008. Five months later, I still have stitches on my hips. My plastic surgeon says maybe next month they'll come...

Loose Sutures After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

10 months into tummy tuck and fascia detached due to loose suture, in pain most of time. what can be done? surgery done in dominican republic
complication

Does Abdominal Muscle Work After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I've manage to gain some weight back after having a tummy tuck 3 years ago. Relaxed, my abs show a slight bulge now. Are there specific exercises I...
c-section muscle

Burning Stabbing Pain in Pubic Area with Lumps After TT and Lipo, When Will It Go? 6 answers

Hi there im 4 weeks post op from a full tt, lipo to flanks and pubic/mons area and tummy and muscle repair.. my incision burns at times but the worst...
burning female lumps pain

Belly Button Issues After a Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck almost two years ago. Two years in January to be exact. About 9 months after my tummy tuck a blister began to form on the lower...
belly button

Huge Upper Belly After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I had 2 C-sections. I weighed 220lbs on day of surgery, height 5’2” after loosing 70lbs with a gastricband. I had a huge apron. I got a...
belly fat reduction pooch

Increased Tummy Size After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

Hello! After I took the strap off my tummy, I got bigger by 8cm. Is this normal? I had a tummy tuck surgery a month ago because of a huge weight loss...

After a Full Tummy Tuck, How Long Before the Skin Tightness and Uneveness Goes Away? 6 answers

I had my full TT and lipo 7 weeks ago. I still feel extrem tightness and uneven skin to the point of not being comfortable with out my garment and not...
female tightness uneven

What is the Recovery Time for Correction of Dog Ears? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck 9 months ago. I have small dog ears. If they get corrected, will I be able to go back to work right away, pick my 2 yr old up, and...
abdomen dog ears

My Compression Garment Keeps Riding Up over my Incision. Should I Be Worried About This? 6 answers

I just had a full tummy tuck on Nov. 11, 2010. My doctor said to keep my incision covered with the binder, but it rides up every time I move. It is...
compression garment incision

Options for Improving Belly Button Appearance After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck and some lipo work done in March of 07. Before the surgery I could see my belly button. Presently, my belly button looks like...
belly button

Skin is Still Loose and Stomach Protrudes 2 Months Post Tummy Tuck: Is This Normal? 6 answers

I had my surgery May 2 and the more the swelling goes down the more loose skin that appears. I would just like to know if this is normal or if I am...
2 months post-op costs female loose skin normal protruding revision

Tummy Tuck Navel Piercing 6 answers

What is the Worst That Can Happen if I Pierce my Navel 6 Weeks After a Tummy Tuck? I was reading around the internet a bit and most of the information...
piercing

Tummy Tuck Revision for Muscles Still Lax 6 answers

How soon after a full tummy tuck with muscle tightening is it safe to do revision for lax muscle? I have a tummy that looks 3-4mths pregnant. When i...
abdomen

Is It Normal to Swell Up 3 Wks Post Mini TT Just Below Navel? 6 answers

I am 3 wks post extended mini tt with muscle repair. I noticed that since I transition from a real tight girdle to a stage 2 compression girdle from...
compression garment female lower abdomen stomach swelling

Abdominal Bloating/Distension 1 Year After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

Could the bloating/distension be a reaction to permanent sutures? It has been 13 mos. since my surgery w/no complications and the abdominal distension...
bloating

Are Blood Clots Common After Abdominoplasty? 6 answers

I am 39 yr old healthy. I want to have a tummy tuck with liposuction on my back planks or love handles. Was wondering whats the chance of me...
age 35-44 blood clot flanks love handles

Are 6 Pack Abs Achievable After Having a Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

After losing over 100 lbs, at 23 I am debating having a tummy tuck to remove all excess skin. I'm in great physical shape with 10% body fat, is it...
abdomen age 18-24 six pack abs

How Long for Belly Button to Heal? 6 answers

Hi I had a full tummy tuck two months ago and my belly button is healed but if I dont have something in it it seems to get smaller right away, just...
belly button healing

Concerned About Puffy Stretch Marks Near my Incision - Will They Eventually Flatten? 6 answers

I am two days shy of being 3 weeks post op. I was aware that I would have left over stretch marks due to their position. But they are now near my...
female incision puffiness stretch marks worried

Should I Seek a Consult for my Lipo and Tummy Tuck Results? 6 answers

Hi, I had a full tummy tuck and liposuction done three weeks ago in Dominican Republic. I now have a knot on the top of my stomach and my sides are...
side effects

Belly Button Healed Shallow With No Indention - Can This Be Revised? 6 answers

I had my tummy tuck 4 months ago. The belly button took a long time to heal. It was open, oozing thik dark smelly puss for a good three weeks. It was...
4 months post-op belly button dark female healing oozing revision timing

What Happens to Stretch Marks After Post-Tummy Tuck Pregnancy? 6 answers

I want to have a Tummy Tuck because after 3 pregnancies (c-sections) and eating a healthy diet and going to the gym 7 days a week, I cannot get my...
after pregnancy c-section female skin stomach stretch marks

Necrosis and Sepsis After Tummy Tuck: How Long Until the Wound Heals Up? 6 answers

I had full tummy tuck with lipo 2 weeks ago. i developed sepsis and necrosis of the skin and fatty tissue. the doctors decided not to debride the dead...
female healing necrosis sepsis stitches timing wound

Is my Tummy Tuck Scar Normal? 6 answers

I am three weeks post tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of the flank area. I've noticed and inconsistensy in the way my scar looks. On the...
normal scar

Vertical Scar for a Skin-Only Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

Had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago(skin-only) At post-op appt,I noticed that standing up I had a flat stomach with a little pooching around belly button,...
after weight loss age 35-44 female massive weight loss vertical scar

Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle tightening 17 days ago. I am very disappointed and depressed at how my belly button looks. My PS did a T incision...
2 weeks post-op incision puckering scar unhappy

Unbalanced Look After Tummy Tuck and Lipo 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of flanks 2 weeks ago.Under my ribs the flanks are slim but my lower Flanks (hips?) are huge, I look...
flanks hips uneven

Back Numbness After Multiple Procedures 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast implants done 1 week ago. The numbness in my lower back is getting worse. It is going down my legs. Is this...

"Swell Hell" after Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I was complaining I had a 37 inch waist, and was very swollen only a few weeks post op. Well from last night to today I have a 42 inch waist and feel...
swelling

Puddle of Fluid on Lower Abdomen - Will it Go Away? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. And was just removing the excess fat i am happy with the result thus far. Just a lil anxious about the fluid. Im...
fluid permanent Spanx thighs timing

Is It Routine to Finish a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction? 6 answers

I have had a full tummy tuck but my doctor says he is going to finish with liposuction after 6 months. Is this normal?

How Long Does a Tummy Tuck with Lipo Take to Heal? 6 answers

For a birthday gift, my friend treated me to a tummy tuck- liposuction she treated herself as well. But it was done in her country she healed fast and...
drainage female healing medical tourism timing worried

Failed Abdominoplasty/Hernia Repair, What Should I Do? 6 answers

I had an abdominoplasty/double hernia repair in Oct 2010. About 4 months after the procedure I noticed extreme stomach distention to the point of...
8 months post-op bulge failure hernia repair

Tummy Tuck and Full Pelvic Reconstruction, What to Expect for TT Recovery? 6 answers

I had full pelvic reconstruction at the same time as my tummy tuck (rectocele, bladder, hysterectomy, and vaginal prolapse) will my tt be as...
combination hysterectomy pelvic reconstructive recovery

Tummy Extended After 4 Weeks Post-op, What Could Be Causing This? 6 answers

Hi, I had FTT 5 weeks ago. I was so happy with the result until end of week 4. Last week, my belly started to bloat and now I look like 4 months...
1 month post-op bloating colon female

6 Weeks Post Op a TT, Mini Inner Thigh Tuck and Breast Augmentation.Swelling.... 6 answers

Swelling in the lower area occasionally makes me appear larger then when I first had the TT. When the swelling goes down, the skin is not as taught. I...
1 month post-op loose skin normal swelling

How Long Until I DOn't Have The Risk Of Popping The Stitches On my Stomach Muscles? 6 answers

I know it's probably unlikely but after my Board Certified plastic surgeon said "I was a very complicated case", "I was concerned...
3 months post-op female muscle repair muscle tightening stitches

Belly Button Misaligned After Tummy Tuck- Options? (photo) 6 answers

I had surgery 4 weeks ago and my Dr said it was the worst case of muscle separation he has seen in 17 yrs (over 6 inches). He said that my rt side was...
1 month post-op belly button misaligned muscle separation options

5 Years Post Tummy Tuck and I Still Have a Bulge 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck approx 5 years ago, and it went well, though I'm not sure if what I am experiencing is normal. Post surgery and still today, I...
bulging exercise

I Have a Bulge on One Side of my Belly Button That Moves to the Other Side when I Press on It. Is This Normal? 6 answers

I am worried this could be trapped fluid that needs to be drained. I asked him at my appointment yesterday, and he said it is swelling that is normal...
1 month post-op belly button fluid normal

I Am Feeling Burning and Itching After TT on the Inside Were It is Numb, is This Normal? 6 answers

I had my tummy tuck done march 10th and i have numness burning and itching all in the same place around the belly button erea.some swelling at night...
2 months post-op burning itchy

Abdominoplasty with Liposuction - When Do Complications Occur? 6 answers

When do complications develop after the surgery is performed. When are you out of danger after this is performed?
combination complication

Is Macerated Tissue in Belly Button Area Normal for Healing? 6 answers

I and almost three weeks postop from full TT. I started having clear drainage about 4 days ago, I went to my PS on day 3 and he removed the sutures...
3 weeks post-op antibiotic belly button drainage smell

At 21 Days Post Op from a TT, What Can I Do? Don't See PS for 10 More Days. 6 answers

Due to the 4 hour Drive between the PS and I. I do not get to see him as often as most people see theirs. So What should I or can I do at this state?...
3 weeks post-op recovery

How Does a Tummy Tuck Binder Help with Drains and Recovery? 6 answers

How much sooner could drains be removed if a binder is consistently worn after a tummy tuck? I found this article, would most surgeons agree?...
binder compression garment drainage drains quick quick recovery recovery removal stomach

Why Am I Rounder at 9 Weeks Post Op Than I Was at 6 Weeks Post Op? 6 answers

I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair 9 wks ago. I weighed 135 going in and I now weigh 120. I would wake up flatter in the mornings & swell...
2 months post-op muscle repair normal protruding swelling

How Common is It for Muscles That Have Been Fixed During a Full Tummy Tuck to Reappear and Pooch Back out Again? 6 answers

I ask this because I have read more than one comment on this site from women who have had full tummy tucks only to have their stomachs pooch back out...
muscle repair normal pooch reoccur

I Am Getting More Swelling in my Stomach and I Am on my Six Weeks After my Abdominoplasty 6 answers

Is this normal to have more swelling after 6 weeks the surgery.
6 weeks post-op normal swelling

I Had a Tummy Tuck 5 Days Ago. I Have No Drain Coming out my Stomach Isnt Flat. Is This My Final Result? (photo) 6 answers

Well today is day 5 i feel worst then day two, my stomach is huge i have more strtech marks on my side then i did before.as well as my draining tube...
1 week post-op final result muscle spasms normal weight gain

Is an Upper Abdominal Bulge Normal 3 Months Post-Op Full TT? (photo) 6 answers

I am 3 months po FTT with muscle repair. I notice in my mid line of my upper abs there is a bulge that makes my stomach more rounded instead of flat....
3 months post-op bulge normal

Will Pubic Hair Grow Back After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

Prior to my tummy tuck some of my pubic hair had fallen out and did not grow. I assume this was due to the overhang of excess skin which rubbed on my...
age 55-64 hair growth pubic

Treatment for Fat Necrosis After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I'm 7 weeks post tummy tuck. I had a vertical incision (1 inch). I have fat necrosis (small area) at the junction where the two incisions meet. I...
2 months post-op fat incision necrosis

Bleeding Tummy Tuck Incision 6 answers

Had my Tummy Tuck Stiches Removed Yesterday,today I Have a Couple of Blood Stain from the Incision Should I Be Concerned? I have had no pain at all...
bleeding incision

Could Distended Lower Abs After Tummy Tuck Be A Seroma? 6 answers

I am 5 weeks post tummy tuck. My upper abs are very flat but right below my incision is extremely distended . It's as though I have a donut around...
1 month post-op aftercare distention seroma side effects swelling

Tummy Tuck Thickness 6 answers

How long does it take for the thickness in the scar area to disappear as well as all feeling to return after a tummy tuck. It has been 7 weeks now...
female scar tissue

9 Wks. Post TT Swelling 6 answers

I am 9 wks. post TT. In the morning my tummy is perfectly flat. By mid morning my abd. is swollen and stays swollen all day. Is there anything I can...
abs female

Is It Normal to Feel Tightness or Discomfort in Your Throat After Having a Tummy Tuck. 6 answers

I just had a tummy tuck, lipo and hernia removal. I would like to know if the tightness and discomfort of the throat is normal. I recently went to the...
normal throat tightening

Is It Normal To Be Suffering From Depression 3 Months Post Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I'm 3 months post tummy tuck, I still swell from time to time depending on my activiity, I was doing fine when I saw my surgeon regularly but now...
3 months post-op depressed depression

Loose Skin or Just Swollen? (1 Week Post Op) 6 answers

Only been 7 days since full tummy tuck with muscle tightening. When standing straight (tried) tummy looks real flat but when sitting down. I see a lot...
1 week post-op loose skin muscle tightening swelling

How Can an Over-Aggressive Tummy Tuck Be Corrected? 6 answers

Hello, I had a TT appr 1 1/2 wks ago and am vry concerned that the PS removed too much skin. I wasnt that big before the procedure - only needed to...
strained

10 Days Post Op, Still Not Able to Stand Up Straight After FTT Surgery, Why is That? 6 answers

Hello, I'm 10 days post op and I was wondering should I still have difficulties with standing up straight? I unable to stand for a long period of...
1 week post-op normal problem standing up

Post Tummy Tuck, Lipo, Hernia and Muscle Repair: Pain is Still Intense When I Sneeze 6 answers

I had a full tt, lipo of flanks, 3 hernias and the muscles repaired 3 weeks ago. How long can I expect this pain from sneezing to last?
hernia repair pain sneezing timing

i'm getting a hysterectomy & tummy tuck. how long before i can go snow skiing? 6 answers

I'm getting a hysterectomy & tummy tuck.  how long before i can go snow skiing?  
exercise hysterectomy recovery timing

A Tummy Tuck on Wednesday Aug 3rd, my Belly is Flat but There is a Indention is This from the Lipo? 6 answers

When will it go away or should I be worried I will have a funky flat belly... Kinda nervous
3 days post-op indentation normal

Why Do I Feel Bloated and Uncomfortable After Eating 3 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I am 3 weeks post-op for a tummy tuck with a muscle repair, and an umbilical hernia repair. I have noticed that when I eat, I have to eat...
3 weeks post-op bloating eating uncomfortable

5 Months Post Tummy Tuck, Exercising A Ton With No Results Around Incision Site. 6 answers

I am exercising 6 days a weeks, I am trying harder now than I ever have in my life, it feels like my lower tummy around the incision and pubic area...
5 months post-op bulging exercise not working

Lifting a 2 Year Old After Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I Have a 2 Year Old Girl, Planning on Doing Tummy Tuck and Butt Lift Any Suggestion? My question is how long do I have to wait to be able to lift her...
child

No Tightening Results From Tummy Tuck 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck with lipo suction of the flanks on April 7th 2011 its just a little over 4 weeeks and am in no pain and my body feels the same way...
1 month post-op results

Can Smart Lipo Be Carried Out After a Tummy Tuck and Mesh Hernia Repair? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck and incisional hernia repair in 2003 after losing 130 pounds from weight loss surgery in 2002. I regained about 30 pounds and have...
abdomen hernia repair massive weight loss safety

10 Days Post Tummy Tuck: Is it Normal for Swelling to Make my Breasts Bigger? 6 answers

bigger breasts normal swelling

How Long Does Painful Swelling Last After Abdominoplasty? 6 answers

Tomorrow will be 1 week post-op, and my abdomen looks/feels very swollen. When I take my garment off to wash, it swells to the point of pain and the...
1 week post-op healing pain swelling

Extended Tummy Tuck and I Still Have a Muffin Top- Is This My Final Result? 6 answers

I am 8 weeks post op from having an extended tt, when I lay down or stand up I am flat. BUT when I am sitting I have a muffin top. Will this go down...
2 months post-op extended final result muffin top

10 Wks After Hernia Repair and "Tightening" Things Up from Diastasis, Still Have Swelling, Normal? 6 answers

I had diastasis, umbilical and ventral hernia. I had follow up a week later and general surgeon said my pregnancy stretched and weakened abdominal...
3 months post-op diastasis recti hernia repair normal swelling

Huge 6" Wide Diastasis Recti Repair, When Should I Expect the Healing to Finish? 6 answers

Hello dear ones, #1-This site is great, But I keep checking in monthly, & am so worried my huge Diastasis Recti repair surgery healing is taking...
diastasis recti healing

Considering TT/lipo. How Much Downtime Before I Resume Yoga? 6 answers

5'1, 110 lbs, mother of 2 and 4 yr old, 39 yrs old, actively play tennis and intermediate yoga once to twice a week.
110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in age 35-44 downtime yoga

When is Muscle Repair Strong Enough to Not Worry About Pulling Sutures? 6 answers

I am currently 5 weeks post op from a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. I am so happy with my results and feel great. So great that I am worried...
1 month post-op muscle repair pulled strength sutures

Terrible Smell from Openings in Insicion and Barely Open Belly Button, is this Normal? 6 answers

Many of you have been answering my questions lately and I'm so greatful! As you know, I currently have MRSA & Staph. I'm on bactrum, but I...
incision infection odor smell

I Am 4 Weeks Post Op TT, Will I Still Continue To Get Smaller? (photo) 6 answers

I Am 4 Weeks Post Op TT and Im Wondering if This is It.Will I Be Smaller,is my Hips Still Goin to be smaller.I was a bigger girl,190 5 8 going in to...
1 month post-op expectation final result smaller

Is It Easier to Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I just had my tummy tuck after 5 kids 2 weeks ago, and I started to think. Why is it other people I know and have seen (including 3 family members)...
2 weeks post-op weight loss

2 Weeks Post-Op TT, What Can I do to Slow Down Drainage? 6 answers

Had tummy tuck 15 days ago, still draining 75cc a day of blood colored liquid. I have recovered nicely so I have resumed normal activity, ie, driving,...
2 weeks post-op activity drainage

How Strong Are the Internal Stitches? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago.I feel great and have had almost no pain. I do get sore and tight,I know that is to be expected. I guess the fact that...
2 weeks post-op internal stitches strength

Why Do my Tummy Tuck Results Keep Getting Worse? 6 answers

I had a tt with muscle repair 5 months ago. I've tried being patient to see the final results but my stomach seems to be slowly going back to the...
5 months post-op muscle repair unhappy

How Soon After Pregnancy is It Safe to Get a Tummy Tuck if a C-section Was Performed During Delivery? 6 answers

What are the risks of having a tummy tuck too soon after delivery? Does it depend if you had a C-section versus natural delivery?
c-section plan recommendation stomach surgeon surgery

How Long After Full TT with MR Before I Can Care for my One Year Old Son? 6 answers

I am asking about basic child care, putting him in and getting him out of crib, lifting him onto diaper changing table, putting him to bed, etc. Just...
children lifting muscle repair

Is It Normal to Still Be Swollen 2 Months Post-Op Full Tummy Tuck? When Will I See Results? 6 answers

I had huge belly during my pregnancies. I went to see my doctor and he showed me pics of what i may look like after.. i saw the big.chunk he took out...
2 months post-op normal swollen

Normal To Have Skin Laxity 5 Months Post TT w/ MR? 6 answers

I am 5 months PO from full TT and muscle repair. Although I love my results in clothes, standing up, when I sit I am back to having quite a large roll...
5 months post-op laxity muscle repair normal unhappy

6 Months Post-Op Hernia Repair and Mesh Put in for Diastasis Rectis, Yet its Still as Big as it Was, Should I be Concerned? 6 answers

My Doctor says the mesh is in place and it will be OK. The Diastasis Rectis Defect is as big as it was. What sould I do? Do not want to operate again....
6 months post-op diastasis recti not working

1 Week Post-Op TT, Is it Normal to Have Stabbing Pains around Belly Button? 6 answers

Hi there people was just after some advice from you guys if possible!..I am 8days post op from a full tummy tuck, I have a very weird pain its about...
1 week post-op belly button pain

Are There Different Techniques for Muscle Repair During a Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair 7 months ago. I still have a large bulge in my stomach. My PS said that I have very weak abdominal muscles. I...
7 months post-op muscle repair technique

Normal Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair Recovery? 6 answers

I had a tummy tuck and hernia repair 7 weeks ago. The last 3 days I have had some swelling between the belly button and the scar. Is this normal or...
2 months post-op hernia repair normal swelling

I Had a Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair and Lipo Suction 5 Months Ago Can I Start Exercising Now? 6 answers

5 months post-op exercise hernia repair

Frequent Urination After Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift W Aug., Full Body Lipo, Is this Normal? 6 answers

16 days ago had full TT, breast lift with implants, and full body contouring lipo. Two drains, one removed in 5 days other was in 10 days. Drains came...
drainage urination

Drain Fell out 3 Days Post TT w/ Lipo, Should I Worry? 6 answers

3 days post op from TT with lipo, feel pretty good* and I am limiting my pain meds. Then whoppsee one of drains fell out. Yes the drains were draining...
3 days post-op drains falling out options worried

Two Weeks Post OP Tummy Tuck Why Am I Still Draining? 6 answers

I had a TT 2 weeks ago and I'm having a complication.I still have a drain in! It's draining 50cc in a 24 hr period and it's watery and...
2 weeks post-op drainage drains

Can I Start Contracting Stomach Muscles 5 Days Post-Op Tummy Tuck with Lipo? 6 answers

5 days after tummy tuck. Should I start contracting my stomach muscles ? I have no drains and I'm using compression garment. Thanks
1 week post-op flexing

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 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 seroma side effects swelling

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...
abdomen swelling

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

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...
abdomen swelling

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...
sex

Natural Looking Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

Do you think my belly button will open up and look more natural after everything starts to relax and heal? How long before my belly button starts to...
belly button natural

Best Exercises After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 5 answers

I had Tummy Tuck with Liposuction 6 weeks ago. What are the best exercises after these procedures?
abdomen exercise fat reduction

What Could Be Causing my Upper Abdomen to Swell After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I am 9 weeks post tummy tuck, my upper abdomen (between my belly button and under my breast) seems more swollen at times, usually in the afternoon...
side effects

Preventing Belly Button Closure After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had tummy tuck done 1 month ago and my belly button is getting smaller. The doctor had me use a marble to keep it open but I developed a rash around...
abdomen belly button

Chronic Seroma After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I developed a seroma after having a large tummy tuck. Dr. placed drains back in, and I continued to drain for one month. Then he took me back to...
side effects

Fluid Build-up After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I have fluid build-up above my belly button after having a Tummy Tuck 4 months ago. Will the fluid ever go away or will I have to be drained for the...
compression garment

Tummy Tuck Did Not Get Rid of Stretchmarks 5 answers

I am two weeks post-op from my tummy tuck. I am happy with how flat my belly is but I'm not happy with the results of my stretch marks I still have...
results stretch marks

Sleeping on Your Stomach After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I'm still sleeping with my legs up and on incline with my back and it's day 15 after my procedure. It's hard to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time...

Lower Abdomen Pooch After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

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...

Concerns After Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair, and Pelvic Adhesions Removal 5 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck (5 weeks ago) performed by a plastic surgeon. At the same time, I had an umbilicus hernia repaired by a general surgeon, and pelvic...
abdomen belly button

Upper Abdominal Swelling After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I had a full Abdominoplasty about 7 months ago. I still seem to have swelling in the upper abdominal area. From the navel down is actually flat, but...

Red Marks, Bump Above Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I am 9 weeks post op from tummy tuck. The entire muscle around the belly button is still swollen, hard, and sore. I also have two red marks and the...
abdomen belly button bumps redness

How Long Does Tightness After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Last? 5 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and lipo just two weeks ago. I am not very patient so I was wondering, for how long will I have the tight sensation on my lower...

Knot Under Ribcage Post-Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift 5 answers

I recently had a full Tummy Tuck, and I also had a mastopexy with augmentation done at the same time, due to 125lb weight loss. Now, I have a knot...
knots

Is It Normal for a Tummy Tuck Incision to Be Splitting Open? 5 answers

I had liposuction and a tummy tuck and the incision is splitting apart and getting more and more red. is this normal? my surgeon said it was but when...
abdomen incision redness

Pain 3 Years After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I have had my Tummy Tuck 3 years ago, and I woke up this morning with abdominal pain. It felt like the wire from the stitches that were loose, and I...
pain

Bulge Above Belly Button - 2.5 Months Post Full Tummy Tuck, Muscle Repair & Lipo 5 answers

Since the bandages came off I noticed upper abdomen bulge, mostly just above my BB. Lower abdomen has gone down over the last couple of weeks but no...
2 months post-op belly button bulging

Bulging and Sore Abs Years After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I am two years post complete tummy tuck. My question is that my upper abdomen is still sore and bulges out over the lower. Should I be concerned? My...
side effects

Sleeping Pills 3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 3 weeks ago. I'm completely off medication; but it's hard to sleep because I wake up in pain (but not enough to take drugs). Is it...
pain

How Long Will my Tummy Tuck Incision Take to Close? 5 answers

This is a continuation from my previous posting on asking questions in regards to my open incision. Now i have a picture to share..how long will this...
female healing incision timing

Could Vomiting After Tummy Tuck Cause Injury? 5 answers

8 weeks ago I had a tummy tuck, I had the stomach flu and was throwing up for 24 hours. Now I am afraid I hurt something. I am feeling very sore and...

Pain Management from Tummy Tuck Surgery 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck 3 yrs ago.  Last year i had lapascopy surgery on my tummy,  then I also had to have my gallblader removed.  One...
pain side effects

I Still Have Pus Coming out of my Belly Button 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. I noticed about 6 months after my surgery my belly button started pussing, and about a year later one of the stitches...
abdomen belly belly button

Bloated Lower Belly and Sutures Popping After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair 9 weeks ago. During the surgery my abdominal hernia was also fixed. My lower abdomen feels tight and looks round...
side effects

How to Reshape Triangular Belly Button? 5 answers

My belly button 2 weeks post-op is triangular in shape and the lower left (corner - since when do belly buttons have corners!) of the triangle is...
belly button

Can Tightness After Tummy Tuck Be Fixed? 5 answers

I had a full abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) almost four years ago. While it looks very good, it has always felt like I have a belt around my waist that...
abdomen

What Color Should the Drain Outage Be After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

Just had a full tuck with lipo and have 4 drains. Can't remember what color is good or bad for the drainage. Is dark yellow liquid coming from the...
drainage

8mm Separation in Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and no liposuction 6 weeks ago. Im 5"2 and 90lb so my surgeon felt there was no need for lipo...
090-109 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in abdomen bulging female revision separation swelling

Is Liposuction and Scar Revision Necessary After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I have horrible scarring (the incision line above pubic area is zig-zag) and fatty deposits around side and love handles that were not there before...
scar

Belly Button Feels Sore After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

After my Tummy Tuck, my new fake belly button gets sore inside sometimes. I never had that problem with my original belly button. What is causing it?
belly button

Heartburn After Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation 5 answers

I had a revision of my full tummy tuck which was pretty extensive and a BA revision and liposuction to my hip/flanks and upper back 27 days ago and I...
heartburn

Scar Under Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

Recently, I had a Tummy Tuck with inguinal hernia repair about 8 weeks ago. My plastic surgeon stated I could have a mini Tummy Tuck. Turns out I had...
diastasis recti scar

Causes of Prolonged Soreness After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck 1 1/2 years ago, I still have soreness on the right side of my abdomen along with an area that protrudes out. The left side is...

How Long After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Can I Run? 5 answers

I had Tummy tuck and Liposuction. I am two weeks post-op, abdominoplasty and liposuction around my hips. My current weight is 129. I am a 35 year old...

How Do I Know if my Muscles Were Pulled Tight Enough? 5 answers

I am 9 weeks post op full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo. How do I know if my plastic surgeon sewed my tummy muscles tight enough? I hear...
2 months post-op amount female normal tightening

My Tummy Tuck Incision Stings and Weeps 3 Weeks Post-op 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck and lipo 3 weeks ago, but it has recently started to leak a browny red fluid mainly from the centre of the scar. it also is a bit...
abdomen incision

Does a Suntan Affect Healing? 5 answers

I am noticing on after photos of breast procedure patients that they have new and very pronounced tan lines. My understanding is that sun exposure...
plastic surgery tanning

Seroma Still Draining over 200cc a Day 2 Weeks After JP Drains Reinserted 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck w/ lipo after 100lbs weightloss. The 1st drain removed 6 days post-op, the 2nd at 11 days. I noticed the fluid accumulating in...
female stomach

Dissolvable Staples in Tummy Tuck Incision 5 answers

I am 4 weeks post-op from a mommy makeover. my doc used dissolvable staples under the skin but now they are painful and they are creating holes and...
dissolve incision stapling

Small Bump After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

5 days ago, (16 days Tummy Tuck post-op) I noticed a bump between my breastbones. I think it's a suture. I called my doctor and he said not to worry...
abdomen bumps

Stretching Skin After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

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...
abdomen

Why Do You Wear a Drain for Tummy Tuck, but Not for Lipo? 5 answers

My sister had Lipo as part of a scar revision. I had some lipo and a Tummy Tuck and wore a drain. She did not.

Hip Bulge on One Side 5 answers

Hi I had a TT almost 3 months ago and have a bulge on one hip just above my incision. It makes me look really unsymetrical as the bulge is large so my...
asymmetry bulging hips

Lump Above Belly Button Post Tummy Tuck 5 answers

Hi, I had ask a similar question in another post, but never posted photos. I am now 8 months post tummy tuck with umbilical float. My belly button...
8 months post-op female floating belly button lumps pain

Normal to Have Pain After Tummy Tuck That Isn't Near Incision? 5 answers

I had a TT on February 18th. The pain in the center of my stomach is the worst. Is this normal? I thought the pain would be in the lower belly...
pain

Why Do I Have Bulging 7 1/2 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had my tummy tuck on 3/29/10 and up until about 1 1/2 months ago I was ecstatic with my results. I now have midsection swelling or a...
110-129 lbs bulging stomach swelling

My Incision is Bleeding A Little After Tummy Tuck - Is That Normal? 5 answers

I am 9 days post op. tummy tuck went well, dont have to take any pain meds anymore. In the front middle of the incision just above I have a discolor...
bleeding incision normal

On Average, How Long Can I Expect Pain from Tummy Tuck to Last? 5 answers

On average, how long does it take the pain of the muscle repair with Tummy Tuck to not feel as though you are being ripped apart when you cough? I...

3 Weeks Post-op from Circumferential Abdominoplasty. Can I Use Heat Vibration Massager? 5 answers

Im still pretty swollen on my back and tummy area and wondering if it would be ok to massage the tummy and lower back area with a heat vibration...
back heat massage

Is It Normal to Get a Seroma 2 1/2 Weeks Post Op Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck/lipo on Oct 1. Drain was out 11 days postop when there was still drainage of about 30-40/day. Last Thursday, my pubic area was...
drainage normal seroma

Why is This Belly Button So Dark and with a Buldge? 5 answers

Hello All, I am 10 weeks post op of TT with muscle repair and Lipo to the flanks and I am very displeased with the appearance of my BB. I have posted...
belly button bulging darkening female necrosis

Improving Tummy Tuck Scar Appearance 5 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 3 weeks ago, and cannot wear a bathing suit without my scar showing. Can you tell me if there is anything I can do to lighten my...

TT Swelling or Weight Gain? 5 answers

I'm about 6 wks post. I can't tell if I'm still swollen or if I'm gaining weight due to not exercising as much prior to surgery. I am...
swelling weight gain

Can Tummy Tuck Muscles Loosen After 1 Year Without Weight Gain? 5 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 1 year ago, haven't gained any weight, but my stomach is beginning to protrude and it feels like its all coming undone....
abdomen loose muscle

Pop in my Upper Abdomen After I Sneezed 4 Weeks Post Op. 5 answers

I sneezed suddenly and felt and heard a single pop. Immediately I freaked out. My ps said there was no bruising and it was probably ok. However...
abdomen

TT - How to Know if Fluid Starts and What Happens if Not Treated? 5 answers

I travelled to have a TT as I had no choice. I am 2 weeks and have a bulge under my belly button which I assume is swelling and know is normal for 2...
fluid

Weight Gain After Tummy Tuck or Lipo? 5 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 yrs. ago and now have gained 16-20 lbs all subcutaneously. Can that be removed with another tummy tuck? or Lipo? I am working out...
fat reduction

4 Days Post Op. When Does Swelling Go Down? When Does Belly Button Tuck In? 5 answers

Have to say after taking a shower this morning I am feeling incredible compared to the previous 3 days! =) I have this edge/roll like thing going on...
belly button swelling

Persistent Hematomas After Tummy Tuck and Lipo 5 answers

How common are persistent (2 months) abdominal hematomas after tummy tuck with liposuction, and how do they affect recovery in terms of swelling and...
hematoma

Bladder Retention After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

Eight days after my tummy tuck an ultrasound was performed to see why my abdomen was so distended. My bladder was enlarged so a catheter was put in...
1 week post-op bladder catheter complication

Cost to Remove Post-TT Dog Ears? 5 answers

I've Had a Full Tummy Tuck,but Have Dog Ears.how Much Would It Cost to Have These Removed
costs dog ears

Is It Possible to Ruin a Tummy Tuck Without Feeling Pain? 5 answers

I recently had a mini abdominoplasty, im 5 weeks post-op. And everytime i look at my stomach i feel like there isnt really change compared to before...
1 month post-op damage final result swelling

How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Go on Theme Park Rides? 5 answers

I'm currently 4 weeks post-op and won a trip to Disneyland & California Adventure 2 weeks from now. So at 6 weeks is it safe to get on the...
activity recovery

Why Do I Have an Incision Below Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck about 7 months ago. I have lower tummy scar as well as an incision below the belly button. I've looked at other after pictures...
belly button incision

When Can I Start Taking Motrin After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

4 Weeks Postop Tummy Tuck,bodyaches @ End of Day..when Can You Start Taking Motrin Again?
pain

Why Did I Get New Stretch Marks After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck done 10 weeks ago. About week 3 I discovered I was getting a lot of NEW stretch marks. When I asked the surgeon about it he could...
stretch marks

I Had a Tummy Tuck over 2 Weeks Ago and I Am Still Really Swollen. Is This Normal? 5 answers

normal swelling

What would cause hardness where the sutures were after Tummy Tuck with Lipo? 5 answers

The right side of my incision took 4 months to close up, I had multiple eruptions from spitting sutures. I was symptom free for 3 months then this...
8 months post-op harden lumps scar tissue sutures

3 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck - Popping Noise After Sneezing? 5 answers

Can a Popping Noise After Sneezing Be Scar Tissue? Can Scar Tissue Already for 3 Weeks Post-op?
popping sneezing

Has Anyone Had Problems with Lovenox After a Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I was diagnosed with Factor II Leiden several weeks before a scheduled Mommy makeover. My sister has had a blood clot, but I have not. My PS decided...
blood clot medication

3 Months Post Tummy Tuck After 250lb Weight Loss: Incision Lines Now Leaking 5 answers

At Week 3 Developed a Seroma, Had Jp Drain in Till Aout 2nd Month, with Lg Output 1000cc & up/24hrs. Never aspirated, but drain out about 3-4...
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Is a Tender, Soft Bulge Around my Navel Normal for 7 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

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8 Weeks Post-op from a Tummy Tuck - How Will Weight Gain / Loss Affect Results? 5 answers

I had a TT 8 weeks ago and have recently gained 8 pound, I know this may be normal with water retention,and since I am able to return back to my...
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Can I Bathe w/ Reabsorbable Stitches Sticking Out? 5 answers

Apparently I can cut the ends off and then bath the day after. But that is easier said than done - there are quite a few ends and even if I do cut...
bathing stitches

4 Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck With Lipo My Stomach Still Shows a Bulge and is Loose when I Sleep Side Ways, What Can I Do? (Photos) 5 answers

I had total abdominoplasty with lipo 4 weeks back.My stomach still shows a bulge and loose stomach when i sleep side ways.Doc could not do lipo on...
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Recurring Hematoma 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck 12 days ago, drains was taken out 7 days post op, 2 days later, fluid started to build up, on day 10, it became extremely...
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I Have This "Ledge" That is Really Bothering Me!! :( 5 answers

It started about 10wks or so and has continued (I am now 15 wks). It basically looks like I have a "ken doll" above and below my incision....
3 months post-op excess skin incision worried

Is It Possible to Have a Post Tummy Tuck/hernia Injury 2 Months Out? 5 answers

I had abdominoplasty and umbical hernia surgery 2 months ago. No lipo. I have not done any strenous exercise or lifting. Out of the blue, I...
2 months post-op hernia popping swelling

Should I Be Able to Feel the Abdominal Muscle Suture After a Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

It has been 1.5 weeks since my surgery. My abdominal area is really tight and I am pleased and am mostly back to normal activities accept for exercise...
sutures

I Had a Tummy Tuck W/o Lipo (I Have Leyden Factor V) in August 2010 5 answers

And wore regular girdle-typebinders until December. I've had swelling and hardness in my abdomen since the surgery. To date, I feel my waist and...
female hard swelling

When is It Safe to Do an Abdominal Fitness Test After a Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I'm military and just had a tummy tuck in May to repair my muscles after having 5 children. I will need to take and pass a physical fitness test...
exercise fitness healing military

Tummy Tuck Scar Revision 5 answers

I have a Tummy Tuck 13 months ago. I have a raised and wide scar hip to hip (the widest part being the bottom portion of the scar). I used surgical...
scar revision

Will Tummy Tuck Scar Lower As Skin Heals? 5 answers

Will my tummy tuck scar lower at all during healing? It is day 6. As I heal I wondered if when I am healing, my stomach will relax at all and the scar...
surgery scar

Red Thick Scar Ring Around Belly Button Nearly 2 Years After TT with Revision. What to Do 5 answers

I had a mommy makeover with tummy tuck and breast aug nearly 2 years ago. I had a hole in my pelvic incision area that wouldn't go away (with...
2 years post-op options redness scar tissue

TT Incision has been Infected for Two Weeks, the Hibiclens / Silver Sulfa is not Helping, What Should I Do? (photo) 5 answers

I am a 30YO women who had a full tummy tuck (tubeless) & breast aug 4 weeks ago. I noticed leakage (yellow/green) from a spot on the tummy...
1 month post-op incision infection

Edema Following Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I had a Full TT Oct 2010. Healing went great, had no problems at all. Mid Nov I began to notice I was holding fluid all over my body..maybe edema? My...
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Had Full TT 3 Months Ago. Tummy Bulging W/hard Blood, How Do I Liquify This? 5 answers

3 months post-op blood bulging hard options

What is the Best Way to Manage an Infected Abdominolasty Wound Still Draining Pus? 5 answers

Tummy tuck 2 weeks ago; MD out of town POD10 +, so Med Asst ("MA") tx'd me; POD#2: Drain pulled; POD#11: Temp 100.5-102, abd hard; MA...
2 weeks post-op drainage infection options

I Want to Get a Belly Button Revision Will It Help? What Are My Options? 5 answers

I waited 12 years to get a tummy tuck I went to a well qualified surgeon & had a breast augmentation and tummy tuck. I'm happy with my breast...
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4 Weeks Post-Op Extended Tummy Tuck - Loose Upper Abdominal Skin? 5 answers

4 Weeks After Extended Tt,why Do I Have Lots of Loose Upper Abdomianl Skin Especially when Seated?
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Tummy Tuck Swelling Getting Worse 3 Weeks Post-op 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck 3 1/2 weeks ago. At first my swelling seemed very little. Now after the 3 week mark, I am so swollen that it feels like the...
swelling

I Had a TT 3 Weeks Ago and All is Well, but I Wake Up Most Days with a Headache and Dehydrated 5 answers

I do not have a temperature and the scar is healing well. I am unable to sleep in my bed but am comfortable with head and legs propped up on the...
3 weeks post-op headache normal

3 Days Post-Op Tummy Tuck with Really Bad Gas Pains, Can I Take Gas X? 5 answers

Can I Take a Gas X Pill While Taking Percocet
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Drain Site Tenderness - Is This Normal? 5 answers

1 1/2 weeks out from tummy tuck and liposuction. I have had one drain removed and never really had any problems with it. However, the one that is left...
drainage normal

Results Fading 5 Months After Full TT and Lipo 5 answers

I had a full t.t. w/ lipo of stomach and sides of hips 5 months ago. 4 weeks ago I noticed that my stomach began to get more elastic and also seemed...
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Skin Numbness After Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I just had a tummy tuck 7 days ago and i have numbness of my skin right between my rib cage all the way down to my belly button. is this normal and...
numb ribcage

How Long Post-Tummy Tuck Can I Start Using Vit E on my Skin? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck yesterday and with all the harsh soap and the binder the skin above the incisions are dry and itchy... I was wondering if I can use...
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Large, Hard Mass 4 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck 5 answers

I'm not sure if this is normal, I've been passing it off as if it is. I'm 4 weeks post op tt and hernia repair. I am in a lot of...
1 month post-op hard mass

Stomach Was Flat After Diastasis Repair Surgery, Now it is No Longer Flat 6 Weeks After, Something Wrong? (photo) 5 answers

I am a young super fit young woman who has had two children. I have had diastasis repair surgery 6 weeks g ago and whilst post surgery my tummy looked...
bulging diastasis recti flat normal

Will my Active Job Prevent my Tummy Tuck from Healing Properly? 5 answers

After two pregnancies (and c-sections) I am planning a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and correct my separated abdominal muscles. I am a police...
activity healing work

What is Causing This Upper Abdominal Bulge 8 Months Post TT? (photo) 5 answers

After full TT in Apr/11 I have had a bulge (spongy to touch) just above my BB. PS said it was swelling and ab muscles did not reseperate. Long story...
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Full Tummy Tuck - Still Have Diastasis Recti. Are There Any Norms in the PS? 5 answers

I had my surgery two months ago. Now I'm discovering that my muscles were stitched together only partially - repair ends slightly above the navel....
2 months post-op diastasis recti normal protocol

Penis Seems Smaller After Inverted T Abdominoplasty- Normal? 5 answers

It's maybe a very weird question, but i'm worried. I'm a 28 guy from germany and had 4 weeks ago my Inverted T abdominoplasty. now, after...
1 month post-op normal penis smaller

My Belly Button is All Scabbed over 1 Week Post-Op TT, is This Good or Bad? (photo) 5 answers

My belly button is all scabbed over all inside of it is this good or bad what to do also is it ok that all along my insetion it is hard I am only week...
1 week post-op belly button scab

6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck: Bulge on my Right Side 5 answers

My stomach is uneven If you start from the left side and slide your hand over the right side bulge out more. Im scared dont know if this is normal. Do...
6 weeks post-op bulge hernia repair uneven worried

How Can My Belly Button Be Fixed? I Hate It 3 Months Post-TT 5 answers

I had my TT almost 3 months ago.prior to doing so i asked him if my scar would be hiden and he told me yes.now i go back for check up and he told me i...
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Why do I Still Have the Little Bulge Right Above the Incision Line 6 Mos Post-op TT? (Photos) 5 answers

I had a full TT in early April of this year but still have a little bulge right above the incision line in my lower tummy now that I am almost 6...
6 months post-op bulge female incision

Upper Abdomen Much Bigger 4 Months Post-Op- Why? 5 answers

Hi i had a tummy tuck 4 months ago. and now my stomach is bigger, at first it wasnt big and then all of a sudden it got bigger but in the upper...
4 months post-op bigger causes upper abs

Is It Normal to Get New Bruises on my Stomach 2 Weeks After Having a Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 5 answers

Is It Normal to Get New Bruises on my Stomach 2 Weeks After Having a Tummy Tuck and Lipo?
2 weeks post-op bruising normal

Should the Scabbing be Hard or Soft 1 Month Post-Op TT? (photo) 5 answers

I have 3 spot's scabbing should I keep them covered with triple and bandages or let them dry and stay hard . My PS said every thing looks good and...
1 month post-op aftercare scab

How Fragile Am I After Having a Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I fell on my butt pretty hard yesterday and could feel my abdominals get jolted and strain when I landed. My midsection seems more swollen after that....
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Bulging 2.5 Months After Tummy Tuck, Could this be More than Swelling or Water Retention? (photo) 5 answers

I had a full tummy tuck on 09/02/11 + lipo of the flanks. I'm now 2.5 mo post-op.I'm concerned about a bulge going from 1in under the belly...
2 months post-op bulge swelling water retention

How Do You Tell if You Tore the Muscle Repair from a Tummy Tuck? 6 Weeks PO 5 answers

I am 6 weeks PO from having extended tummy tuck w/muscle repair. I have severe depression and tend to over eat at certain times. I got in a depression...
6 weeks post-op muscle repair torn

Number of Tummy Tucks? 5 answers

If a tummy tuck was done after one child, is it likely that one will be needed after having another child? 
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I Had a Tummy Tuck on June 7th 2011. On or About the 1st a Few Spots Started Leaking Fluids. 5 answers

On june 7th I had a tummy tuck.Around the 1st of July i started having some heavy discharge from a few diffrent spots along the incision line.To make...
2 months post-op bleeding discharge worried

Can A Bad Cough 4 Months Post-Op Do Any Danger To Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I am almost 4 months post-op, all has been well. In the last couple days I got a horrible cough, ugh! My stomach has been very sore and I can't...
4 months post-op coughing

Why is my Stomach Gradually Bulging out After my Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair? (photo) 5 answers

I am 5'8'' and weigh 125 pounds. I have always been thin and my weight never changes. I had 3 babies, all between 8.5 and 10.5 pounds. I...
6 months post-op after pregnancy bulging causes thin

What is the Best Technique to Ensure Diastasis Will Stay Repaired? 5 answers

Had full tummy tuck with repair to herniated belly button and diastasis recti repair. 7 1/2 weeks post op today. Noticed upper abdominal bulge 1 1/2...
2 months post-op diastasis recti

Full TT 6 Months Ago And Still Have A Pooch. Is This My Final Result? 5 answers

There is still a pot belly below the Belly Button and I have to wear spanx and while I am very fond of my PS, I feel that I should have been flat...
6 months post-op final result normal pooch

Can Belly Button Be Revised 6 Months Post TT? (photo) 5 answers

I had a Full TT 6 months ago. I am 5'6 and 110 pounds. I had 4 kids and had extensive stretch marks, muscle seperation and a small hernia. my...
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How Can I Help my Swelling Go Down After Tummy Tuck?? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck 1 week ago. I have swelling mainly on my sides and above the scar line. How can I assist the swelling to go down? Is rest the...
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Where Are the Incisions for a Monsplasty Procedure? 5 answers

Where are the incisions for a monsplasty usually placed? Can they be placed in the groin crease to avoid a visible scar? I had abdomnioplasty surgery...
6 months post-op expectation incision monsplasty

I'm Feeling Great on Day 2 Tummy Tuck Post Op? How Much Can I Do Physically Without Setting Myself Back? (photo) 5 answers

I just had my abdominoplasty procedure yesterday and am really surprised by how mobile I am and how good I feel. I did not require tightening of the...
2 days post-op activity

Do I Need An Umbilicoplasty or Tummy Tuck Revision To Achieve Desired Results? (photo) 5 answers

5'4",105 lbs, and 2 weeks post op from having a Tummy Tuck-full muscle repair w/o lipo. PS said all skin from my navel down would be taken...
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I Had a TT 4 Months Ago, I Am 5'7" - 131lbs., Why is my Stomach is Still Looks So Big? Is This Normal? 5 answers

I Had a TT 4 Months Ago, I Am 5'7" - 131lbs., Why is my Stomach is Still Looks So Big?
4 months post-op bigger normal

I Had a Tummy Tuck October 3 and Still Have a Seroma. Do I Need Surgery to Remove Capsule? 5 answers

There has been no liposuction, and its been getting drained, twice a week, staying still and keeping it bound.Yes, for 3 months I've been a good...
4 months post-op drainage options seroma timing

How Can I Tell if My TT Scar is Way to High, Post-Op 5 Weeks? (photo) 5 answers

My concern is that my scar is too high. It’s 4"(inches) above my pubic area and 2.5" below my belly button & 1.5" above my...
1 month post-op incision scar tissue

Did I Pop a Stitch on my Abdominoplasty? (photo) 5 answers

I had an abdominoplasty without lipo 4 days ago. On day 2 I stretched forward without thinking to catch a glass that my son had dropped. I felt a...
4 days post-op popping sutures

Its Been 9 Months Since my Tummy Tuck. I Have Bulging Around my Stomach. What Can That Be? (photo) 5 answers

It has been 9 months since my tummy tuck. The scar is really close to my belly button and I have some bulging around my stomach. What can that be? I...
9 months post-op belly button bulging loose skin

Is It "Normal" to Have a Large Hard Fibrotic Plate Like Structure in the Abdomen After TT? 5 answers

Is it normal for your stomach to feel like concrete after an abdominoplasty? My stomach bulges out as much as it did before but it feels like I...
harden normal

My Skin Has Gotten Very Dry and Still Itches At The Incision- What Products Can I Use? 5 answers

Hi I am 3 month from having a tt and lipo. I am feeling great, it is just that sometimes my skin at the incision gets dry and it is very itchy even...
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Abdominoplasty Vs Getting Pregnant 5 answers

I recently got a abdominoplasty and now I am pregnant within 1 month of the surgery. Will the surgery impact the baby delivery? Will I be able to...
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Will a Possible Stitched Nerve from a Tummy Tuck Get Better? 5 answers

I had corrective surgery done on a tummy tuck where all the Dr had to do was tighten more skin and move my scar down lower. He thinks he stitched a...
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Swelling and Loss of Sensation After Tummy Tuck, When Will It Subside? 5 answers

I had a TT 12 weeks ago, 80% of the swelling has gone down but my stomach still has swelling especially in the lower abdomen and mons pubis area. My...
3 months post-op normal numb swelling tightness

My Skin is Sagging when I Bend Down After 6 Months of Tummy Tuck, Is There Any Solution Without Further Operations?? 5 answers

non surgical revision sagging

How Can I Tell if I Have a Staph Infection After a Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck and my drains were on my pubic area. I now have an infected area and is also red and swollen. I ran a fever for a week. Im on...
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Can a Tummy Tuck Be Undone? Have Been Having Shortness Of Breath For 6 Months Since Surgery. 5 answers

I had my tummy tuck June 18th 2011. The second day of the surgery i started to fill shortness of breath and tightness of the throat. Dr. Told me to go...
6 months post-op breathing problems options reverse

After a Tummy Tuck, I Have a Drain in and Output is 50cc After 20 Days, What Can I Do? 5 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with a little lipo 20 days ago. I had two drain tubes, after 8 days, one tube was down to 15 a day and that tube was removed....
3 weeks post-op amount drains fluid worried

Will Insurance Cover a Panniculectomy Revision if Its Medically Necessary? 5 answers

I am having a Panniculectomy revision, I am just wondering if insurance companies cover revisions if my surgeon states that it is medically necessary?
insurance revision

Pregnant After Tummy Tuck in June, How Will This Effect my Pregnancy? 5 answers

Only two months after having a tummy tuck in June, I found out my IUD failed me and I am expecting a baby in April. I am terrified of how my body will...
4 months post-op final result pregnancy

When Closing Me Up Did my Doctor Sew It into my Muscle? 5 answers

When closing me up did my Doctor sew it into my muscle? And if so what would be the reasoning for that? I just really want to know. This was a board...
incision scar tissue

Why No Bending over After TT? 5 answers

FIRST PLEASE NOTE an am doing what I'm told by my PS. I see so many moms who have FULL TT jump into cleaning house. I had FULL TT/BL/BA no lipo. I...
2 weeks post-op bent over movement

How Can I Tell if I Received Lipo on the Abodomen with my Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I was scheduled for a tummy tuck yesterday as well as lipo in the tummy. I was put to sleep before they marked my body for the procedure. The results...
combination fat reduction

Still Have Excess Fat and Skin 7 Months After TT, Do I Need a Revision? 5 answers

Had a TT 7 mths ago w lipo above belly button. Im not happy because I still have bumpand I can pull a 1 1/2 of extra skin. I feel like the skin wasnt...
7 months post-op excess skin final result revision

I'm 3 1/2 Weeks Post Op from a Tummy Tuck. When Can I Sleep Without my Binder? 5 answers

I'm 3 1/2 Weeks Post Op from a Tummy Tuck. When Can I Sleep Without my Binder?
3 weeks post-op compression garment sleep

12 Days After TT and Belly Button is Looking a Little Gray Inside. Is This Normal? (photo) 5 answers

It is looking better since last week (using bacitracin) and less irritated looking. No drainage, just the bleeding and scabs, and no foul smell. Will...
2 weeks post-op belly button gray normal

Hello, I Had a TT 4 Years Ago, Is it Safe to Now Have a Baby? 5 answers

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Can Sneezing Without Tummy Tuck Binder Ruin Results? 4 answers

I sneezed without the binder on two different occasions, for bandage re-dressing and shower. I'm afraid I busted a stitch. Can you bust a stitch from...
abdomen stitches

Consequences of Not Wearing the Binder After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I'm 9 days post op Tummy Tuck. I was asked to wear a binder for 6-8 weeks if not my stomach would get bigger. It it is very uncomfortable and caused...
belly compression garment swelling

Best Scar Treatment After Full Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Prescription or non-prescription. I want to be sure to do the right thing to ensure my scars heal properly and are less noticeable. What's best in...
scar surgery scar

Sneezing or Coughing After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I am six weeks post Tummy Tuck. I have been sneezing a little more than usual due to allergies. It burns and hurts so bad. How long before a sneeze or...

Do You Have to Have the Compression Garment After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck about 2 weeks ago my Dr. did not suggest a compression garment will not having one ruin my results or will it just make healing longer?
compression garment

Hardness and Lumps After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I am 6 weeks post op with stomach hardness and lumps, when will these go away? I have been getting 2-3 massages a week deep tissue. Anything to do to...
belly lumps

Still an Outie Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I am 2 weeks from a tummy tuck with lipo. on the hips & outer/inner thighs. I wasn't that huge to begin with, so my main goal was to repair...
belly button outie

Lump in Belly After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I have been doing great 7 weeks after Tummy Tuck. I can even wear smaller clothes. However today, I noticed I have a lump just past my belly button...
belly belly button lumps

Puffy and Raised Tummy Tuck Incision 4 answers

I am 12 days out from a Tummy Tuck, and I still have one drain in. I am 5'4" and 120 pounds. I've had two pregnancies, the most recent was...
incision recovery

Indented Scars Left After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

After tummy tuck for tram flap the tummy scar was very tight, red and itchy. 9 months post op and my PS inject the area with multiple cortisone shots....
1 year post-op indentation scar Scarlight scarring tramflap

Should I Be More Proactive About Swelling After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 12 weeks ago. My lower abdomen is unnaturally swollen. I had it aspirated 1 ½ weeks ago; only 18ccs were removed. I look...
recovery swelling

Tummy Tuck Sutures Possibly Torn? 4 answers

I am 15 days PO from a full Tummy Tuck, muscle repair, and Liposuction. I was swollen on the lower half and flat at the top. My swelling was nearly...

Can I Use a TENS Unit for Nerve Stimulation After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Can a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit can be used for nerve stimulation and massaging after tummy tuck, and if so, does it help?
pain

Possible to Undo Muscle Plication After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

My wife had a Tummy Tuck 6 months ago. Unknown to her she had muscle repair. She had a permanent stitch removed at week 5 due to pain above her belly...
abdomen belly button complication pain plication stitches

Tummy Tuck to Correct Smart Lipo Results? 4 answers

I have had bad Smart Lipo and want to do a full Tumy Tuck. Is it going to help me?
lumps

Belly Button Odor After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I had tummy tuck surgery on May 2007. Now on March 2009,  I smelled a bad odor coming from my belly button right ater a shower, with a richly...

Hard Bulge After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair 4 answers

I am 8 months post tummy tuck with muscle repair. I have a hard bulge around my belly button area, and pulling "stuck" sensations with...

Can Tummy Tuck Stitches Open Up Years Later? 4 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck in 2002. My internal stitches still show up in X-rays. My question is, can the stitches pop open after so long and cause...
abdomen stitches

Excess Skin over Tummy Tuck Scar 4 answers

After I had my last daughter, my doctor  found an umbilical hernia. I was scheduled for surgery and decided to have a tummy tuck at the same time...

Can Stitch Granulomas Heal Without Being Surgically Removed? 4 answers

HX-MRSA abscess post op abdominoplasty. Several rounds bactrim ds. PMHX-healthy, nonsmoker, nondiabetic 18 weeks post op 2 stitch granulomas-can they...
granuloma MRSA sutures

Hematoma After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

My Dr Thinks I May Have a Hematoma After a Tummy Tuck, Can It Reabsorb? How is It Fixed?
hematoma

Pain After Tummy Tuck with Sex 4 answers

I am two and a half weeks post op from my tummy tuck and to embarrassed to ask my ps, but my husband and I were having sex "dogie style"...
female pain sex

How Important is the Binder After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

The one i was given in the hospital was way too big so i have not been wearing it. Should i get one to wear that fits or will it heal just fine with...
healing

Isn't Tummy Tuck Supposed to Get Rid of Fat? 4 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck with Lipo in flanks area 7 weeks ago. Before my Tummy Tuck, all I had was a pouch in the front and I'm 5'7 in height, weighing...

How Long Until You Can Use Sunbeds After a Tummy Tuck? Good For Scarring? 4 answers

Ive just had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and im really pleased so far, no pain and i feel as if i could run a marathon already! however i was wandering...
scar tanning

Lump over Belly Button Post-Tummy Tuck w/ Hernia Repair 4 answers

Hi, I am three weeks out from a tummy tuck with muscle repair and hernia repair. I know that I am still swollen, but I am alarmed by the protrusion...
belly button hernia lumps

No Compression Garment After Abdominoplasty? 4 answers

I had abdominoplasty 3 weeks ago and my surgeon did not recommend a compression garment at all. Is this typical? I'm reading where most doctors do so.
compression garment

Can I Get 6-Pack Abs After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Can Someone Have a Tummy Tuck and Still Manage to Get a 6 Pack After It?
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Will It Hurt to Get a Herbal Body Wrap After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I'm about one month out from a full abdominoplasty w/ liposuction on my flanks and tummy. At first I healed extremely well and my swelling was going...

How Long Will the Hardness Last Around the Scar After a Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I've had 2 prior c-sections and the area where I've had my c-sections is still really swollen and hard as a rock. The tummy tuck scar on each...
c-section female hard scar tissue

Severe Pain After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a full Tummy tuck and Liposuction about eight days ago and am experiencing severe pain. The pain feels like needles are poking me in the stomach...
flat pain stomach

Incision Infection 6 Weeks Post-Op 4 answers

I have a 2in area of my incision that is wider and redder, a few days ago it developed a small hole the size of a pencil tip and had yellowish pus...
hole incision infection red stitches worried

Exercise After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

How long after tummy tuck before I can start strenuous exercise and weight lifting?
exercise recovery

Constant Gas in the Abdominal Area 6 Months Post-op Tummy Tuck - Normal? 4 answers

I'm 31yrs old, 4ft 11in and weigh 145lbs. 6mths ago I had a full tt with no lipo and weighed 155lbs. For a couple of months now, I've been...
130-149 lbs 4 ft 11 in and under age 25-34 bloating gas normal

Why Do Patients' Bodies Reject the Green Non-Dissolvable Sutures? 4 answers

It's been years since my tummy tuck but my body has been rejecting the green non dissolvable sutures according to my surgeon. The affected areas...
rejection sutures

What Can I Do About Bulging, Sensation Problems After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had my tummy tuck 7 months ago. Ever since I came out of the surgery, I felt I had a bulge, and it feels like something is moving around inside....
7 months post-op bloating bulging

Seroma for 3 Weeks - Should a Drain Be Reinserted? 4 answers

I've had a seroma for 3 weeks and counting post-tummy tuck. PS does not want to reinsert drains. Each time he aspirates around 20-25 cc and he is...
drainage seroma

Belly Button Look Like a Cross Between an Innie and an Outie After TT? 4 answers

I am 19 days post op from a tummy tuck. I am very satisfied with my results with the exception of my belly button. It looks like a cross between an...
3 weeks post-op belly button normal swelling

Infection and Oozing from Incision Post-Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I am 2 weeks post tummy tuck and about 7 days ago developed an infection. Fever, chills, extreme pain on the side infected (so much so that I...
infection oozing

Liposuction for Bulge After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had Tummy Tuck 3 months ago, and I've been getting what I think is swelling for about a month now. It wasn't so bad for the first 8 weeks. I can...

Ultrasound Therapy After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I am nearly 3 weeks post tummy tuck with lipo. I am thrilled with my results, but the tightness from swelling is bothering me. I went back to work...
healing swelling ultrasound

Low Belly Button After Tummy Tuck Infection 4 answers

Full tummy done and i think my bb was floated. well after i had the surgery i got an infection in which it resulted in skin being cut away. Now that...
belly button infection

Are Scar Corrections Usually Necessary After Scar Abcess? 4 answers

Almost 4 weeks post tummy tuck with an abscess that suddenly appeared. Also when sitting down on the front porch i felt a huge tug like a string was...
1 month post-op abscess scar revision

When an Abdominoplasty is Performed. How Does the Rectus Abdominis Muscle Heal? 4 answers

What holds it all together? Yes, I know stitches, but do the muscles actually heal together? Is there scar tissue that helps strengthen the rectus...
healing muscle

Protrusion of Stomach After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I am having protrusion of my stomach that goes from the breast crease to the bottom of the belly button, (I protrude the most about 3-4 inches below...
protruding stomach

Need Revision Post TT- Belly Button Closed-Must Locate Umbilical. Is This Necessary? 4 answers

Hi Doctors. I had a FTT with MR on August 4th 2010. My BB had issues-infections and has since closed up completely. I now have a vertical scar instead...
age 25-34 belly button female

When Can I Have a Tummy Tuck Revision? 4 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck 7 1/2 weeks ago with some Liposuction on the hips for contour. It's very tight in the front when standing, and I do...

What Things Should I Avoid to Minimize Swelling After a Tummy Tuck 4 answers

Things to avoid to minimize swelling after a tummy tuck in terms of diet and physical activities? I am almost 8 weeks post op and tend to notice days...
diet exercise swelling

Muscle Pain After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I had my Tummy Tuck 9 months ago and my tummy muscles are still painful when I roll over to my side while I am in bed. Is this normal for a 64 year...

How Do I Know Enough if Excess Skin Has Been Removed from my Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a full TT with muscle repair. I have a scar running hip to hip, around the belly button and an inch right below the bb. My PS said that there...
belly button elasticity excess skin skin

Belly Button Scar for a Dark Skin Tone 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck 10 months ago. I am worried because I have dark Asian skin tone. The scar around my belly button is showing the markings of the...
Asian belly button dark scar skin tone

Belly Button Pain and Swelling Four Weeks After Tummy Tuck and Lipo 4 answers

I am four weeks post op from a tummy tuck and lipo. I am experiencing a bit of discomfort in my belly button, ands welling more in my lower abdomen. I...
belly button pain swelling

Is an Uneven Waistline After Tummy Tuck Normal? 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks 12 days ago, but the shape on my waistline are uneven. One side is more curvy than the other. Could it be...
2 weeks post-op flanks normal swelling uneven waistline

Persistent Abdominal Hematoma After Tummy Tuck & Lipo 4 answers

I am BRACA2+ Had 2 surgeries - prophylactic bilat mastectomy with hip flap reconstruction 7/13/10, breast reconstruction and tummy tuck with multiple...
breast cancer hematoma

6 Weeks Post- Modified Tummy Tuck. Skin is Still Wrinkled and Loose. 4 answers

I am 6 weeks out from a modified tt and mr. modified because i kept my bb. i look like i need a tt more than before the surgery and wish i could of...
2 months post-op results wrinkles

When Can I Expect Discharge to Stop After Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 4 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and body lipo on last February 12. I had a drainage for only 9 days. After the seventh day, my belly started to swell up and my...

4 Weeks Post Op from Tummy Tuck and Lipo on Hips. Now I Am Getting a Muffin Top. 4 answers

I am 4 weeks post op. I had a full tummy tuck and lipo on my hips. I was very flat till 2 weeks ago and now I have a muffin top. How can this be? I...
1 month post-op muffin top swelling

Swelling and Pain After Tummy Tuck 9 Months Ago 4 answers

Had tummy tuck 9 months ago still swelling and pain on the right side below my belly, have a cyst.
cyst pain swelling

Does Skin Tighten Up Again After Seroma? 4 answers

I developed a seroma 3 weeks after having a full tummy tuck and muscle repair. A drain was inserted through my belly button and up into the pocket for...
seroma tightening

What To Do About Fat Necrosis Post Abdominoplasty? 4 answers

The ‘liquefied fat’ that I have in my belly sounds like fat necrosis. I read that necrosis to the fat cells cause fat to be liquefied...
fat necrosis options

Why Do my Upper Abs Protrude After Having a Tummy Tuck a Year Ago? 4 answers

There is also a strain in the upper abdominals with slight pain and it is increased with using bathroom and lifting. I do not think this is a hernia....
abdomen protruding

Tummy Tuck Scab 4 answers

I'm happy my wound finally closed.  I'm 13 days post op its scabbing over.  Should I put something on the scab
scab stomach

Exercise Regimen 8 Weeks Post Op Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I'm 74, 8 weeks post op, fluid problems for 7 weeks. Very fit and active, bike 25 to 30 miles 5x a week, work out with trainer 3x a week,...
age 65-74 exercise regimen

3 1/2 Months Post Tummy Tuck Still Swollen an Very Very Tight, Normal?? 4 answers

Internal muscles still very very very tight!!! Muscles feel sore if I massage them for to long. If I don't wear my garment I swell up in the area...
3 months post-op normal swelling tightness

How Long After a Tummy Tuck Seroma Burns Out Can I Start Exercising? 4 answers

I am in the process of burning out a seroma(hopefully). It has been almost 6 weeks since my tummy tuck. I had signed up for my usual excersize class...
exercise seroma

Post Tummy Tuck Compression Garment for Mons Pubis, Which Brands are Best? 4 answers

Helo Docs, I had a TT 3 weeks ago, my surgeon just had me in an abdominal binder and recommends spanx, however due to the binder rising, my mons pubis...
3 weeks post-op compression garment mons pubis swelling

Ascites or Seroma from Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a TT 8 months ago and the swelling in my stomach never went down, it seems to be getting bigger. Also I cannot take deep breaths and I feel...
bloating seroma swelling

Where Should Belly Button Scar Be After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I am considering surgeons for a tummy tuck and not sure about where the best place for the belly button scar should be. Some surgeons prefer to hide...
belly button scar

Six Weeks After Tummy Tuck, Still Can't Stand Upright 4 answers

Is been 6 weeks after i had a tummy tuck, I notice that during the morning I stand up normally, but my boddy tends to lean by the afternoon. how long...
bent over recovery walk

Unsuccessful Tummy Tuck Centered Around Belly Button? 4 answers

I'm 5 months post op tummy tuck with full tightening, one midline plication which seemed to hold up. Before surgery had severe abdominal...
5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in 5 months post-op belly button results

Pain Under Ribs 3 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck w/ Muscle Repair 4 answers

I Am Almost 4 Weeks out from Having a FTT with MR. I Have Been Having a Strange Pain in my Upper Abs on left side right under my ribs. It feels a...
pain ribs

Post Tummy Tuck - Is a Belly Button Revision Needed? 4 answers

8 wks full TT post op.Pls check my other postings for what transpired on my initial TT where ps did not pull all of the loose skin for safety reasons...
belly button female revision tightening

After Tummy Tuck, When Can I Lift 70 Lb.? 4 answers

I had a full TT and muscle repair on June 23, 2010. My work requires that I be able to lift 70 lb.. I work in a Postal facility. I lift mail bags. I...
recovery weight lifting

Belly Button Suture and Drainage 4 answers

I am 22 days post op FTT. First six days, belly button healing nicely.Day 7, belly button bleedingred, pussy drainage. On day 10,at office saw another...
3 weeks post-op belly button drainage normal

I Got a Seroma After Flying at 18 Days Post Op. Do You Think This Was Due to the Pressure? 4 answers

I got a seroma after flying at 18 days post op. Do you think this was due to the pressure changes during the flight? I had had my drain removed at 14...
3 weeks post-op flying seroma tightness

Possible to Develop a Seroma 6 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a mini tummy tuck 8 weeks ago. I wore my compression garment for a 6 week period. Before(with the garment) it was well contured and the skin was...
compression garment female flab inflammation seroma

How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Pick Up my Baby? 4 answers

I have a 10 month old baby, who weighs around 22 pounds. I've had several people tell me to wait until she is walking on her own to have the...
baby

What Are the Symptoms of Seroma? 4 answers

I wanted to know the symptoms of seroma after tummy tuck . I am feeling very heavy in the abdomen area sometimes during the day . Also feel very...
seroma symptoms

Puffed Up Muscle Repair Area. What is Wrong? 4 answers

Why does this happen when I sit down? I am only 2 weeks post op. I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair
muscle puffy eyes repair

Car Accident 1 Year Following TT- Bulging, Muscle Spasms 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck a year ago. Three months ago I was rear ended by a car going 55mph. Since then I've had pain and a lot of muscle spasms along...
1 year post-op accident bulging spasms

No Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a full T/T a month ago,initially i assumed that with time my belly button would sink in,but up-to now it's still flush with my stomach and...
belly button flat

Arnica Montana and Quercetin Bromelain - Okay for Pre- and Post- Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

arnica bromelain safety

How Much Longer for my Incision to Close? 4 answers

I got a extended tummy tuck jan 19 my incission open to weeks after that ... how long will it take to close im getting irritated..
incision wait

How Long Does the Most Serious Pain Last After a Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I've read a lot about the recovery time after a tummy tuck but no one answers the question that I have. I'm scheduled for my surgery (full...
pain recovery

Which is a Good Gel Sheet Brand? 4 answers

Which type of gel sheet should be use on a tummy tuck scar? and which brand would you recommend? How soon can you use the sheet after surgery?
gel scar

Miscarriage and Tummy Tuck 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck in 2006 after vaginal delivery in 2004 and now two miscarriages in one year. Is this because of my tummy tuck? Is it possible that...
miscarriage

5 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck Pulled Muscle on Side. 4 answers

I'm 5months post op from an extended tt. I've had two occasions where I've had a quick movement and I felt something "pop" in...
5 months post-op pain popping pulled muscle

How Soon Can You Wear Heels After a Full Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair? 4 answers

timing

I Had a Tummy Tuck 7 Weeks Ago, with Lipo and Muscle Repair. BB Is Leaking Fluid, Is This Normal? (photo) 4 answers

New navel still leaking light yellow fluid and rock hard masses reaching from hip to hip, very reddish blue and painful. Was in a size 3 jean 9 days...
2 months post-op belly button drainage fluid muscle repair normal

How Long After a Tummy Tuck Do You Have to Wait to Get Your Belly Button Pierced? 4 answers

How long after a tummy tuck do you have to wait to get your belly button pierced?
belly button piercing

Belly Button Began Poking Out 3 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck, What Happened? 4 answers

Hi there, I am 14 weeks post op from tummy tuck and I just noticed today when laying flat that a small piece of my belly button is poking out...like...
3 months post-op belly button normal

Is my Belly Button Too Low? 4 answers

I am 30 days post op. I did not have a new belly button created, simply pulled down. It was a standard tt with lipo of the stomach, flanks and pubic...
1 month post-op belly button lower normal

When Will I See My Final Result Of Extended Abdominoplasty w/ MR? 4 answers

Is This As Good As It Gets 4 Months Post Extended Abdomnioplasty W Muscle Repair?
4 months post-op final result muscle repair

Can I Change my Doctor with Medicare? 4 answers

In 2009, I had a TT, hysterectomy, & hernia repair. I got MRSA and was on a wound vac for 2 months. What happened to me should not have happened....
belly button doctor female hernia repair hysterectomy medicare MRSA pinched

I Am 4 Weeks Post Op TT, What is to Be Expected 4 Week Point? Is My Healing Process Normal? 4 answers

I was feeling pretty good until 3days ago, not much swelling, pretty normal activity.Now when I sleep my muscles in my stomach get very hard and feel...
1 month post-op expectation healing normal swelling uncomfortable

How to Exercise Abs After Successful Extended TT W/ Lipo -- Abs, Hips, Thighs 4 answers

I had above surgery 10 months ago-thrilled with my results. Question-have seen conflicting answers on this subject. I worked out regularly prior to...
10 months post-op abs exercise strength

How Soon Can I Start Resistance Training After a Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Hi, I had a full tummy tuck, breast lift with breast aug, and 2 areas of lipo 8 weeks ago (16th Sep) and I'm feeling fantastic! My question is I...
exercise

Is It Easy To Rupture Internal Sutures Post-Op Tummy Tuck, How Would You Know If This Happened? 4 answers

I am 29 years old and two weeks post-op from an abdominoplasty with an umbilical hernia repair. I want to know if it is very common, or easy to...
risk rupture sutures umbilical hernia

5 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck, Why Do I Have a Burning Sensation Along Internal Suture Line? 4 answers

I am almost 6 weeks post-op for an abdominoplasty with an umbilical hernia and muscle repair. During the past week and a half or so, I have been...
1 month post-op burning incision normal

Tummy Tuck One Side Swelling and Hardening After 2 Weeks, What Should I Do? 4 answers

I hade full tummy tuck 2 weeks ago, i feel good already but im not to happy my belly button is to small,my left side already feel very normal but my...
2 weeks post-op drainage harden swelling

My Stomach Has Saggy Skin When Bending Over 6 Months Post-Op TT, What Can I Do? 4 answers

May any one help me here? my tummy tuck is now 6 months and i have saggy skin when bending but great when standing. is there any cream or supplement i...
6 months post-op loose skin sagging

I Think I Have a Hernia in my Upper Stomach After Tummy Tuck, How Can I Tell? Also Have An Infection.(photo) 4 answers

Hello, I had a tummy tuck 8 months ago. 2 weeks later I got a large infection in the middle of my skin (Not where an incision was) it was about 1 inch...
8 months post-op causes hernia infection

F/U to the 3 Yr Tummy Tuck Suture "Spitting" 4 answers

My pcp gave a shot of rocephin, script of bactrim & sent me to a gen surgeon THAT day who did some sort of procedure. He didn't find any pus...
female

Tummy Tuck Scar Placement, Can if be Lowered? (photo) 4 answers

I am 10 weeks (to the day) post op. My recovery has been difficult as I had internal bleeding and was admitted to the hospital 6 days post op with an...
2 months post-op bikini line placement scar tissue

Injections After Seroma Made We Pass Out- What Was Is? 4 answers

I had a TT,lipo, thigh lift,and breast aug 15 days ago.I developed a volleyball-like mass in my lower ab,upper pubic area. Dr said it was seroma.He...
fainting injection pain seroma

Pain Pump Fee After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

Hi, Is there an additional fee if a pain pump is inserted after a tummy tuck. If so, appx. how much. Thanks!!
costs fees pain pump

Lower Abdomen Very Bloated After Stitches Removed from TT, What Can I Do? 4 answers

I just had a full tummytuck with muscle repair 2 1-2 weeks ago. Today I went to see my doctor and she removed the stitches around the new bellybutton,...
bloating lower abdomen stitches

Belly Button - Burning and Soreness 8 Months Post-op 4 answers

I Am 8 Months Post Tummy Tuck and Still Have Burning and Sorness Around Belly Button?
belly button burning sore

Is It Normal After a TT W/lipo to Pass Black Blood After Menses for Weeks? 4 answers

I am now 5 weeks PO. My menses came and gone, but I keep passing black blood. It is coming and going daily. Is this normal after TT/w lipo?
1 month post-op blood normal

Bruise-like, Tightness and Pain 3 Inches Around Belly Button, 3 Months Post TT, Normal? 4 answers

Hi, I had a tummy tuck three months ago. I feel the job was well done. However, I see what looks like a bruise around my navel. After I go out for...
3 months post-op belly button tightness

Can Being Premenstrual Contribute to Significant Swelling While Recovering from Tummytuck? 4 answers

I am 4 weeks post op today and have noticed that my midsection has begun to swell quite a bit. No "water bed" motion except in my mons area....
1 week post-op menstruation swelling water retention

Is It Common to Have Permanent Nerve Damage at Hip and Thigh from Abdominoplasty? 4 answers

I am 1 1/2 yrs out from abdominoplasty to repair upper hernia post pregnancy and was to have minor lipo to flanks only. However had poor outcome and...
hernia repair hips nerve damage permanent

Drains Removed, 7 Days Later I'm Still Bleeding 4 answers

My Abdominoplasty was 14 days ago. 7 days after surgery my Dr removed my drains. 2 days later bleeding started from the drain sight. My Dr extracted...
2 weeks post-op blood drainage options worried

Should I Be in the Hospital, Staph Infection and MRSA not Getting Better After TT?? 4 answers

Many of you have been following my questions lately and have seen my pictures of the green infection coming from the holes in my TT insicion. As you...
MRSA oozing staph infection

Can a Tummy Tuck Make an Existing Hiatel Hernia Worse After the Procedure? 4 answers

I had a TT in April 2011, and my heartburn was always coontrolled by OTC meds. In August I started to have major stomach issues, sever burning and...
hernia worse

When Can I Start Getting Massages for Excess Fluid, and Swelling Post-TT? 4 answers

I just had a tummy tuck and lipo on August 11, 2001 and I wanted to know when can I start getting massages to expel excess fluid, and to reduce...
1 month post-op massage timing

4 Weeks Post Full TT Without/lipo and Unhappy With Results. Do I Need Lipo? (photo) 4 answers

Will be going back to my doctor on the 6th of Jan right now im still very depressed.From what ive gotton so far it looks like she should have done...
1 month post-op flanks recommendation unhappy

Can A Suture After Tummy Tuck Feel Like a Tube/Drain? 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck over 3 yrs ago. i can feel a hard object that feels like a tube along my scar. it is in the place where my drain was. i visited my...
3 years post-op drains sutures

Why is It Recommended Not Exceed Your Heart Rate Above 135 Bmp at 4 Weeks Post-op TT? 4 answers

I am about 4 1/2 weeks post-op for a tummy tuck with muscle repair and an umbilical hernia repair. I have been given the okay to resume light exercise...
1 month post-op exercise muscle repair

Is There Permenant Scar Makeup for TT Incision? 4 answers

Just wondering, is there any permenant scar make up, like a tattoo but matching skin color, TX
makeup options permanent scar

4 Weeks Post-Op TT My Body Involuntarily Stretches, Is this Normal? 4 answers

I am four weeks post-op tummy tuck. I find that while I am sleeping or when waking up my body involuntarily stretches. Is this Ok?
1 month post-op stretched

Why do I Still Have a Little Bulge Right Above my Incision Line 5.5 Months Post Full TT? 4 answers

I am 5.5 months post of full tummy tuck but there is still a little bulge right above my incision line, also the left side seems to be more puffy than...
5 months post-op bulge incision normal

Really Bad Cough 1 Week Post-Op TT, Now BB is Really Swollen, Should I Be Concerned? 4 answers

I have not worn compression garments as my PS doesn't use them it was a full TT no lipo and my BB is now swollen and feels tender no redness is...
1 week post-op belly button coughing damage swelling

3 Weeks After TT My Belly is Hard and Feels Full of Fluid, is this Normal? 4 answers

I am 17 days post-op. My drains have been out since day 8. But today I fell like I have belly full of fluid. I can feel it when I move my belly from...
3 weeks post-op fluid hard

Is it Normal to have to Drain Fluid from Above Belly Button 2.5 Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck and lipo done 17 days ago i went to my 2 week check up and i told my ps that i had alot of pain and pressure above my belly button...
2 weeks post-op drainage normal

Why Does my Stomach Hang After my Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Why Does my Stomach Hang After my Tummy Tuck? 
causes hanging

What is Your Opinion on Umbilical Float to Lower Tummy Tuck Scar - Follow Up to my First Question Posted 2/1/12 (photo) 4 answers

Follow up to my first question, please add: My incision was made at the line in the before photo, just into my hairline, which now runs into my scar....
floating belly button incision laxity options

6 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck Found out I Might Have 2 Hernias, Will Fixing This Bring Down Swollen Belly? 4 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 6 months ago and went to another plastic surgeon to ask questions (I moved STATES away from where I had the surgery done) I am...
6 months post-op hernia hernia repair swelling

How Long Do You Have to Wear a Binder if You Have a Seroma? (photo) 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck 40 days ago. I have been having repeated aspirations to remove the fluid from a seroma since 23 days post-op. I was also told to...
1 month post-op binder duration seroma

17 Day Po from TT- Normal to Have Tightening and Numbness by Abs 4 answers

I am 17 daysvpo i have been doing amazing. Up until today i have a tightening crampy feeling in the middle of my abs. I cant even sit up because it...
3 weeks post-op causes cramp normal tightening

What is Normal Swelling After a Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I am just curious about what is normal swelling and what is the sign of a problem. I had my tummy tuck three days ago. Yesterday when I removed all...
4 days post-op normal swelling

Was Startled and Shot Straight up in Bed 2 Weeks Post-Op TT, How Can I Tell if I've Injured Myself? 4 answers

I had a full TT with muscle repair of a large rectus muscle split 12 days ago. Last night a spider ran across my face and startled me and I sat...
2 weeks post-op damage

Will I See an Immediate Improvement when Seranoma is Drained? 4 answers

I am one week post op with a tummytuck and lipo. While my tummy is indeed flatter I don't seem to have much of a figure yet. I do have swelling...
1 week post-op drains seroma

What is Best to Massage into Suture Line After Adominoplasty 4 answers

What is Best to Massage into Suture Line After Adominoplasty
incision massage options treatment

Will a Cough Cause Muscle Spasms After TT? Is This Normal? 4 answers

I am four week post-op from a total hysterectomy & full tummy tuck. I had a weekly follow-up with plastic surgeon for the first 3 weeks. My next...
3 weeks post-op coughing muscle spasms

I'm Six Weeks out from TT but my Stomach Still Isnt Flat, And There Are Hard/Lumpy Areas. Will It Get Better? 4 answers

It's lump sided & raised up . and on the other side its hard in a certain spot. will it every flatten down and the nots go away!!!!
6 weeks post-op final result flat hard lumps

I Had a Tummy Tuck 6 Weeks Ago and Now I Have a Terrible Pain in my Right Side, Should I be concerned? 4 answers

This pain be. It is very concerning. Please help me with this!
6 weeks post-op normal pain

I Am 6.5 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck and Have Very Large Hard Abdomen Lump, Difficult to Breathe, Is this Normal? 4 answers

With this VERY large lump (basketball size) in my upper abdomen, I am having a LOT of difficulty breathing (can only take shallow breaths/feels like...
6 weeks post-op breathing problems lumps

I Am 4 Wks Post Op TT and Lipo to Hips, Developed a Seroma Which Has Been Drained 3 Times, Suggestions? 4 answers

The last was 27 cc's. Scheduled to back back in 3 days to check again. Feeling tremendous pressure on bladder which does not resolve with draining...
1 month post-op seroma

My Surgeon Removed 25 lbs From My Belly With A TT- When Will I See That Weight Loss On The Scale? 4 answers

I need to know if i'm going to drop those 25 lbs my surgon removed for my tummy tuck. now it shows only 9 lbs on the scale. my surgery was done 9...
10 days post-op noticeable weight loss

How Long Does Pain Last After Tummy Tuck Surgery if No Muscles Needed to Be Tightened 4 answers

I had tummy tuck surgery two days ago. the doc told me that all he had to do was remove access skin. he said that my muscles were really toned and did...
2 days post-op excess skin expectation pain recovery

After a Tummy Tuck What Happens to the Stitches to Repair Ab Separation. I Am 34 Days out and Feel Them More. 4 answers

When I bend over I get a twinge of pain I feel like is from the stitches used in the ab separation. I had a 2" separation that was closed from...
1 month post-op expectation muscle repair stitches

6 Weeks Post Op From Full Tummy Tuck with Lipo and Muscle Repair, Normal To Feel Pain on One Side? 4 answers

Hi i am 6 weeks post op from full tummy tuck with lipo muscle repair and breast uplift ,at the moment i am suffering from a real bad pain only on one...
6 weeks post-op normal pain uneven

Recommendation on Draining Seroma After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Now 4 weeks post session, a seroma has developed (according to my dr.) I go weekly and she doesn't want to irrigate because of the risk of infection....
aftercare seroma

Wearing Girdle After Tummy Tuck and Other Surgeries 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 20 days ago. I also had a Breast lift with Augmentation 4 days ago. How long should I wear the girdle? What...
abdomen breasts compression garment

Abdominal Bulge After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I'm 3 1/2 months post Tummy Tuck. What is this bulge above and below my belly button? It looks like a hotdog when I contract or use my muscles and do...

Black Spot Along Tummy Tuck Incision Necrosis or Just a Burn? 3 answers

21 days post tummy tuck w/lipo. Smoke free before and after. I'm diabetic, sugars have been good before & better after, I got a black spot in...
necrosis scar spots

What Food Should I Eat After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Any recommendations on foods to eat after surgery? I know to keep to low sodium starting out, but any suggestions?
abdomen diet

Breathing Problems and GERD After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

The day after surgery, I had to start on inhalers for shortness of breath because I felt like I couldn't fully inflate my lungs. I have also developed...
breathing stomach upper abs

Waiting Time for Liposuction After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck on March 16, 2009. While I am satified with the way my lower abdomen looks, I am not completely satified with the upper...
abdomen body contouring fat upper abs

What Causes the Body to Reject the Stitches? 3 answers

How long can I expect to suffer? Can anything be done?
stitches

Side Effects After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 3 answers

I am 3 weeks post Tummy Tuck and wide area Liposuction, and I can see great results. I'm just concerned that my belly button is high. Is that from...
belly button surgery scar

How Do I Know if the Swelling Has Subsided from Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

It had been 12 days since my Tummy Tuck and I can't fit into my jeans yet. Is this normal? I thought I would be smaller. I don't have the roll of fat...
side effects swelling

Itching Inside Stomach After Tummy Tuck Normal? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 10 months ago. Is it normal for the inside of my stomach to itch, especially around my the navel, after the procedure? Is there...
abdomen itchy

Why Do I Have Seroma After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am 7 weeks post Tummy Tuck and still have fluid that builds up, though it seems to be decreasing weekly. At last drainage, it was under 10 cc's for...
abdomen seroma

Still Swelling After Tummy Tuck Seroma Was Drained 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 4 weeks ago. I am puffy around my waist. I was told I had a seroma and they drained it, but I'm still very puffy. When will I...

Excess Skin After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I am 24 years old with 3 kids. Two months ago, I had a full Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, and Brazilian Butt Lift. However, I still...
abdomen sagging

Muscle Repair Failure or Swelling After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am just wondering if there is a way to differentiate between a muscle repair failure and swelling. I am almost 3 months Tummy Tuck post-op, and my...
abdomen lumps swelling upper abs

How to Get Rid of Seroma After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck done 4 weeks ago. I feel that I still have accumulated liquid in my lower abdomen. How do I get it out?
abdomen seroma

What Are the Signs Indicating Torn Sutures After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I'm two weeks out from a full Tummy Tuck with hernia and diastasis repair. With permission, I've started light cardio and stretching (elliptical 30...

Is Swollen Pubic Area After Tummy Tuck Permanent? 3 answers

After 4 weeks, I am still swollen but I am concerned that around my pubic area is more swollen and look kinda high. Will that go away or stay like...
pubic swelling

Using Muscle Toner After Hernia Repair 3 answers

Can I use an abdominal muscle toner after having abdominal mesh hernia repair operation?

Gaining Weight After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck almost 3 years ago, and I gained about 5 to 10 lbs in my stomach. If I exercise and wear the stomach shaper, will my stomach get...
weight

Was Muscle Tightening a Mistake? (Tummy Tuck) 3 answers

I'm a 21 year old male. I just had a tummy tuck one week ago. Before surgery i had tight abs under my loose skin. I got the surgery to show my abs....
muscle

How Can You Tell if You Have Developed a Seroma After a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 3 answers

abdomen seroma

Tummy Feels Soft and Not Tight After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 9 days ago and my tummy is not very tight. It looks flatter (there is some swelling) but it feels soft. Is that normal?

OK Not to Wear Compression Garment After Tummy Tuck with Lipo? 3 answers

I had tt with lipo of the flanks, bra, and back area on june 22. I having a hard time with pressure garment it's very hard to get in and out of...
compression garment swelling

Possible to Check Tummy Tuck Stitches Without Further Surgery? 3 answers

It had been 7 1/2 months after Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation with inner/outer thigh Liposuction (May 09) and I still have a prego belly. I'm 132...
stitches

Triangle-shaped Belly Button After Hernia Surgery 3 answers

Is it normal for my doctor to leave my belly button triangle-shaped instead of a circle after umbilical hernia surgery? My belly button used to be in...
abdomen belly button

Will Post-tummy Tuck Swelling Stretch my Skin Again? 3 answers

Hi - I am a 27 year-old female who had a full tummy tuck 6 weeks ago. I am in great physical condition - in fact the dr. didn't need to do fat...
abdomen age 25-34 female stretched swelling

After 7 Weeks Post Op I Still Feel Swollen - Is This Normal or This is my Final Result? 3 answers

I wear my garment 24/7 except to bath, I am scared that if I stop using it I will mess up the healing process and I the swelling wont go away... now I...
normal results swelling

Atopical Dermatitis After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I Am Almost 12 Days Post Op with my Tummy Tuck and Develop a Dermatitis, Please Help12 days post op and develop atopical dermatitis using Fucicort...
dermatitis rash

Marathon Training After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am 8 weeks post-op Abdominoplasty, and want to start running my usual 40+ miles a week for my marathon training. Will I hurt any of my results, pull...

Core Strengthening Exercises to Do After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck on 2/23/09. My tummy is flat when I stand, but when I bend over, my tummy hangs. Can this be fixed? I also am able to suck in and...
abdomen bulging exercise

How Do I Know if I Tore Internal Sutures in my Lower Side Abdominal Wall? 3 answers

I had a full tt 1year ago and wasn't fully satisfied with the result. I decided on scar revision,redo belly button,and tighten my lower abs due to...
sutures torn

Tummy Tuck and Lipo Swelling Worse After Removing Drains 3 answers

I'm just under three weeks since having a Tummy Tuck and Lipo on my backside, flanks and outer thighs. I had two drains that were pulled at two weeks...
abdomen flanks outer thighs swelling

Large Seroma 12 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck - What Should I Do? 3 answers

I am 12 weeks post tummy tuck and still have a seroma as large as 1/2 of a tennis ball. It is hard,palpable and noticeable, since I am a small person....
abdomen seroma

Afraid my Belly Button is Not Healing Properly After Tummy Tuck. 3 answers

I am cleaning it daily with soap and water and then peroxide after the shower. I still have to cover it with gauze. It's like a scab over it, but...
abdomen belly belly button scab

4 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck - Should I Sleep in my Compression Garment? 3 answers

I have my tummy tuck done 4 weeks ago I am still sleeping with the garment just because I feel more secure when I have it on, its OK to do this. I...
1 month post-op compression garment female sleep

Tummy Tuck Revision for Excess Skin on Incision? 3 answers

I think I might need revision on the sides, where the incision end on each side. There is a slight overhang of fleshy skin. I was advised by my doctor...
extra skin incision

10 Days Post-op Tummy Tuck. Did I Pull an Internal Suture? 3 answers

I have been feeling great since my tummy tuck and within the last two days have been running light errands with my family. Well, today one of my twins...
sutures

5 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck and I Feel Pouchy Again - Swelling or Stretched Muscles? 3 answers

I'm Almost 5 Weeks Post Op Tummy Tuck and I Feel Pouchy Again...How Can I Tell That Its Swelling or my Stomach Muscles Pouching? When I use to...
muscle pouch stretched swelling

Bad Smell and Weeping from Belly Button 4 Months After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

My belly button has weeped from day one, and it stinks, my surgeon is not bothered, as much as I am. My bikini line has 2 holes in still, and they...
belly button incision

Why Are my Clothes Actually Tighter After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I'm kinda upset. I guess I expected that I would've lost a little weight from the skin, and an inch or so maybe? But its been a little over a...

Why Do Abdominal Muscles Get Tight for Hours then Loosen? 3 answers

Had tummy tuck two weeks ago. Everything will be fine then all of a sudden the ab muscles tighten (tense) up for hours. Nothing relaxes this you just...
abdomen loose muscle tightness

How Many Times Should a Seroma Be Aspirated After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a FTT on July 22nd and the PS removed my drains on July 30th. Since the 2nd of August he has been aspirating the seroma daily with the exception...
abdomen seroma

How to Fix New Dimple After Full Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck with muscle repair with hip Liposuction three weeks ago. There were two drainage tubes on my pubic mound and got removed one...
complication dimple

Girdle Panty Vs. Binding for Tummy Tuck Recovery 3 answers

I am spose to wear my binding after tummt tuck for 6 weeks  what can happen if i dont wear it all the time.. It hurts me and i hate it...Will a...
girdle recovery

Bowel Issues Following Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I am 7 weeks out from a full tummy tuck with hernia repair (hernia from gall bladder surgery found during surgery). I realize I am not fully healed,...
abdomen

Is It Safe to Use a Slendertone Belt After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck 8 weeks ago...is it safe to do sit ups and use a toning belt (like Slendertone) now?
abdomen

Strengthening Abs After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck in July 2008. I had always been a huge ab work out fan. Now, I feel a lot of pulling and pain when I do crunches. My doctor said...

Normal Tummy Tuck Recovery? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 3 weeks ago. On the second day, I was out of bed, walking almost normal. I hear several people say that they could hardly stand...
abdomen recovery

Will Hysterectomy Affect Previous Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 2 years ago and now in need of abdominal hysterectomy. Will this surgery interfere with the tummy tuck other than the scar? I'm...

Effect of Body Lift, Tummy Tuck on Libido? 3 answers

I am a sixty two year old woman and want to know when the desire for sex will approximately occur after a BL and TT with lipo. I had the surgeries...
age 55-64 female sex

Tummy Tuck Revision Using Mesh 3 answers

5'1" 112lbs I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 14 mos. ago. My tummy still measures the same if not more than it did preop! Weigh...
110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in bulging female options revision skin

Are the Deeper Sutures Always Removed After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a complete Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) on May 1, 2009, and I am healing fairly well. However, the deeper sutures that have the ends protruding...
incision irritation swelling

Should I Have Another Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck in December 2008. Just recently, I believe I felt my stomach feeling really tight, and now my stomach is big again; not as big, but...
abdomen incision

Can a Too Tight Abdominal Repair Cause GERD? 3 answers

I have previously described how I ended up with two abdominoplasties and still did not have good results. It feels like all my guts were crammed up...
causes complication GERD

Huge Tummy 7 Months After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

Hi, had a full tummy tuck 7 months ago, initally it was flat, but over the months it has got bigger and bigger till it is now half the size it was...
female

Navel Problem After Tummy Tuck Surgery 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck in March of 2007 I was happy with the results except for one thing my navel was so small that it didn't look normal. I went back to...
belly button

Fluid Still Coming out After Drains Were Removed Post-tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a tuummy tuck on the 30th of june. My doctor took out my JP drain after 9 days. my other site did not close right away and now it oozing with...
drainage

Is Laser Tattoo Removal Safe After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

How safe is it to get laser Tattoo removal on the abdominal skin after a Tummy tuck? Should you wait a year or more, until everything is completely...
tattoo

Intense Burning Pain in Thigh After Full Tummy Tuck & Liposuction to Abs - Normal? 3 answers

I am 10 days post-op after a full TT with MR & lipo to abs and upper thighs. Over last 2-3 days, I have experienced severe, excrutiating burning...
burning normal pain thighs

Swollen Flanks / Newly Acquired Muffin Top 1 Year After Full Tummy Tuck 3 answers

Im 5'6 130 pounds. I needed a tt to get rid of the extra skin from kids. Now my stomach/flanks appear larger than before.My right side has a dog...
130-149 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in flanks muffin top swelling

What to Avoid During Vacation While Tummy Tuck Heals? 3 answers

I had a Tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and am doing very well.My family and I are going to the beach in a few weeks. Should I get in the ocean water with...
healing

2 Years After Tummy Tuck. I Have Muscle Pain in my Abdomen. 3 answers

About 2 inches to the right (facing me) slightly above belly button, I have a random piercing pain. I've had a cat scan &colonoscopy to...
muscle pain

Any Advice Related to Sleeping Positions After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

My PS said that I would be walking bent over for about a week and I am just concerned about how I should lay or not lay? Should I try a recliner or...
sleep

Boxing After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am in the military and am 5 weeks post Tummy Tuck. I just realized that part of my training includes boxing/martial arts which includes getting...
boxing exercise

Have I Done Damage to Sutures? Popped stitches 3 answers

Two weeks ago today, I had abdominoplasty. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night with a jolt and felt a pain where there hadn't been...
popping stitches sutures

Correcting Loose Tummy Tuck Results? 3 answers

I've had a seroma drained only 1 time after my Tummy Tuck on March 6. It's now 10 weeks later, and my surgeon doesn't seem to want to know. I've tried...
loose seroma

Swelling and Numbness 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Normal? 3 answers

Its been 6 week since i had my tummy tuck and lipo in the love handle. is it common to still feel swelling and numb?
numb swelling

Post Op Tummy Tuck - When Can I Start Going on my Treadmill? 3 answers

Hi I am post op day 11 After having a full TT with MR and Lipo of lower back and flanks,I appear to be healing well,and already was cleaning the house...
exercise

Normal Vs Abnormal Swelling After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

Today i am 3 weeks post op from tummy tuck and lipo. i have done very well. walking upright after 1 week. scar healing perfectly with no infections or...
swelling

Lump and Pain 3 Months After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

It has been three months since my tummy tuck and now I have a lump on the lower right side just above the incision. It's been two days since it...
lumps pain

Heavy Lifting After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I like to be aggressive with my weigh lifting. Once fully healed say one year or more out will I be restricted still? For example could I go back to...
exercise weight lifting

Is It Normal to Have a Swelled Up Navel 10 Months After TT? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck 10 months ago n I've being feeling disconfort on my navel,it's considerably stiking out of it's hole.If i wear the...
belly button normal swelling

Tenderness and Burning After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck 3 answers

Had Liposuction and an Inner Thigh Lift, As Well As a Tummy Tuck. It is Now 5 Weeks.  I have extreme tenderness on my inner thighs, the tops of...
1 month post-op burning causes female tender thighs tightness

Did I Bust Sutures in my Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck a couple of days ago. I had nausea and threw up and it felt like fabric ripping apart inside.The area feels hot. Could I have...
1 week post-op sutures torn vomiting

Hard Lump Under Belly Button 2 Years Post Tummy Tuck, Is it Scar Tissue? (photo) 3 answers

I have had my tummy tuck about 2 years ago, and still there seems to be a hard lump directly under my belly button. More specifically, the area that...
2 years post-op hard lumps scar tissue

Can the Tightened Muscles of a Tummy Tuck Come Loose? 3 answers

I was wondering if the muscles that are tightened in the abdomen can come loose? And if so what would it feel like? I had my tummy tuck 10 days ago...

Can I Take Bloating Pills Such As Diurex to Reduce Swelling After Lipo and Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Also when can I resume taking thermogenic pills?
bloating swelling thermogenics

Could a Suture Knot Cause Irritation 5 Years Post Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle suturing 5 years ago. I am a fitness/pilates instructor and do vigorous core work 4 days a week. The past few...
sutures

Can a Tummy Tuck Give Rise to Heartburn? 3 answers

I am 4 weeks post op and have started experiencing severe heartburn after meals. I feel like I have continuous cramping like feeling in the center of...
heartburn recovery

Can a Diastasis Recti Repair Be Undone? 3 answers

Will my bowels return to normal? I still am having problems 8 weeks out. Very uncomfortable all the time. The muscles are not loosening at all. I am...
abdomen diastasis recti

3 Months Post Tummy Tuck - Should I Still Have Swelling? 3 answers

I had an ETT with MR and Lipo on Dec 2, so I am now 3 months out. I feel like I have "permanent" swelling - it looks like this all day, so I...
female permanent shape swelling

Fat Deposit in Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair with no lipo . Im quite slim (90lb, 5"2) but have noticed a bulge in my upper abdomen which gets worse...
090-109 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in abdomen bulging eating fat flatten options

Umbilical Hernia Surgery - Did I Damage Results at Theme Park? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago. (with Muscle Repair and Hernia repair.) My friends invited me to Six Flags last week...so I was 6 weeks post-op. I...
damage hernia results

I Am 8 Days Post Tummy Tuck. Is It Normal to Have Rippling in the Skin? 3 answers

I hate to refer to Tara Reid but its the only example I can use. I feel like my skin looks very lumpy and uneven like hers did after surgery. I am 8...
normal rippling

Is the Healing Process Slowed Down by a Hematoma/Blood Transfusion After a Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with revisional breast augmentation (including new implants) 6 weeks ago. At 5 days post-op I developed a hematoma (800 ml of...
blood transfusion healing hematoma scar

5 Week Post-Op Tummy Tuck: Lifting Causes Pain 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck, umbilical hernia and abdominal muscle repair done 5 weeks ago. I was feeling better every day and started resuming many of my...
damage female incision lifting muscle pain umbilical hernia

1 Mo Post Tummy Tuck, Seroma Still There 3 answers

I have been having it aspirated for the last 3 weeks. Yesterday my PS put a drain in. It was like an angiocath. I went to see him this am because it...
stomach

How Can I Accelerate Healing? 3 answers

I am 5 wks po. still have a spot that is healing very slow. I was "spitting a knot" Dr. Took one out from one spot that was not healing....
healing

Failed Tummy Tuck Or Adhesions? 3 answers

I asked a question yesterday about a possible failed abdominoplasty, but I didn't give enough info. I am 10 years post-op from DS GBS. My weight...
10 years post-op adhesion protruding unsatisfied weight loss

Still Have Loose Skin 5 Weeks After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck 5 weeks ago after a week it looked amazing and flat despite swelling now it is settling down I appear to have a loose bulge just...
loose

Seroma After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

Drains out after 16 hours. I was told I may have turned over wrong and separated some skin from the muscle creating a hole which filled with fluid.My...
2 months post-op damage drainage female pinched pouch seroma

Is It Common to Still Have Pain 2 Years After a Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I occasionally still have pain in my stomach.. more like discomfort. it ranges from a burning feeling, to sharp pains, to feeling like my muscles are...
pain

What Can I Do About "Stitch Spitting" and Absess when the Sutures Are Nondissolvable? 3 answers

My ruptured breast implants were removed on July 2nd, 2011. Since then, sections of my scars remained red and oozed blood and a puss. After about a...
abscess oozing options stitches

How Long Before the Staples Dissolve with a Tummy Tuck Procedure? 3 answers

Nausea, Hardening of Stomach and Burning Pain After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Hi, I am 2 weeks post op and I notice that after my drains were removed my stomach started growing a little in size and is now rock hard. The more I...
2 weeks post-op burning harden nausea pain

8 Weeks Post Op from a Tummy Tuck, Could I Possibly Have a Pseudo-bursa? (photo) 3 answers

Could I have a Pseudo-bursa?At 4 weeks post op,had a seroma, which developed at 2weeks post op.it was drain,when PS drained the Seroma,he drained...
2 months post-op drains seroma

Yoga, Ab Workout and Stretching After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Im 4 months PO tummy tuck w/ muscle repair. The center of my abs will ache and feel tight while doing stretches or other exercises that use my abs....
4 months post-op exercise timing yoga

I Feel a Hard Ball Just Above my Pubic Area: Is This Normal? 3 answers

I feel like a hard ball above my pubic area i just had a tummy tuck 2 months ago
2 months post-op hard normal pubic

Missed Period After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had my last period on May 5th, got TT surgery on June 17th and I still haven't gotten my period. I had done several pregnancy test but their are...
1 month post-op complication menstruation

Is Hardness and Swelling Normal 3 Months After a TT? 3 answers

I feel like i wake up in the morning and i look flat, then after only a few hours i look like this. when you have a TT are you supposed to still have...
belly button hard normal swelling unhappy

Post TT: Lower Ab Flat/upper Ab Protrudes 3 answers

After the 1st TT, the upper ab protruded significantly while the lower ab was tucked in. The doctor did a 2nd operation and put in a "mesh"...
protruding upper abs

3 Weeks Post-op, Concerned with Dog Ears? 3 answers

I had a tt with lipo (with muscle plication) on June 16. I'm concerned bc swelling seems to be one sided. My left side received a LOT of bruising...
3 weeks post-op dog ears

Pain 11 Weeks Post- Tummy Tuck w/ Lipo and Muscle Repair 3 answers

I ams till in excruciating pain in my abdomen,flank and back area where lipo has been performed. It feelslike thousands of needles are poking me all...
3 months post-op abdomen back flanks pain

Atopic Dermatitis Over Tummy Tuck Scar 3 answers

I Just Have my Tummy Tuck Done 1 Week Ago, over the Scar Like Atopic Dermatitis, It Will Go Away Soon, Any Advice? I am concern about another scar...
dermatitis scar

Still Have Drains More Than Two Months After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I still have drainage for mother than 2 months already. They even performed 2 times to remove the drain from my stomach, and also wear the drainage...
drainage

Exercise After a Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I am having a tummy tuck tomorrow.I am concerned about downtime. I am training for my blk belt,run 12-15mi/wk,do cardio-kickboxing,&strength train...
abdomen exercise

Bulge in Upper Torso After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair with NO LIPO 3 weeks ago. I have noticed this bulge in upper torso from the day my bandages came off. When i...
5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in 89lb and under bulging upper abs

What Do I Do if the Surgeon Tells Me He Can't Remove Any More of Dog Ears? 3 answers

I had dog ears removed 6 months after my tummy tuck, but the bulges were significant enough that they hung out of my jeans. When I returned to the...
dog ears

Red Allergic Reaction Around Tummy Tuck Scar 3 answers

I Just Have my Tummy Tuck Done 1 Week Ago, and Have a Red Allergic Reaction All over the Scar, Any Advice? ThanksI have the area around the scar with...
allergy redness scar

Burning/stinging Feeling Under Incision 1 Month Post-Op. Have I Torn Something?? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck on July 5th. It went perfect! I healed well no pain and incision looks great! But I am now experiencing a burning and stinging...
1 month post-op burning incision

Is a Tender, Soft Bulge Around my Navel Normal for 7 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I have a bulge on each side of my navel, the right side being larger. It is soft and tender to the touch; and moves from one side to the other when I...
2 months post-op belly button bulging worried

Tummy Tuck Michelin Man Syndrome 3 answers

As one doctor replied to my previous question why my waist is bigger after a full tummy tuck, i gues he was right it could be due to the michelin man...
female folds loose skin restore

Why is There So Much Redness Spreading Below my Abdomen 3 answers

I had tt lipo 16 days ago. All was fine. Had my 1st drain out in six days. Wed. I had pain and to my pubic and drain area. I called the MD and he...
2 weeks post-op fever infection nausea redness

Not all Skin was Removed Even Though I had a Full Tummy Tuck 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck 6 weeks ago after having very large twin babies last year. My board certified PS said after the surgery that he wasn't...
6 weeks post-op comparison dog ears female flap revision

Memphis Doctor Recommendation and Cost to Correct Tummy Tuck "Dog Ears" 3 answers

I'm a little late with this issue but I had a tummy tuck approx. 12yrs ago and have gained about 20lbs since then. I would like to know a general...
doctor referral dog ears

Tummy Tuck - Ripples in Incision 3 answers

My tummy tuck was done on June 30th and it is now Aug. 3. I have ripples in my cut, but one goes way high. Will this go away in time? If not, is there...
abdomen rippling

Blurred Vision After Tummy Tuck 3 answers

Just had a tummy tuck and breast lift/implant. Started noticing blurred vision when reading close up. i had perfect vision prior to surgery and even...
blurry vision female lift medication worried

What Can Be Done to Remove a Vertical Scar and Excess Fat Left over from a Full Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a full tummy tuck almost a year ago and still have excess fat and an unattractive vertical scar from the pubic line almost up the navel. I am...
excess fat scar

I Am 11months 2 Weeks Post-op. My Scar Above the Pubic Area is Still Very Pink. 3 answers

I am still swelling and have muscle spasms. Is this normal at almost a year post-op?
1 year post-op female scar tissue spasms

Over 3 Months Post Op TT, MR and Lipo to Hips..Swelling is Worse, Why? 3 answers

I am a little over 3 months post op TT, MR and lipo to hips, I had the quilting version done and no drains were required. I was wondering I feel more...
3 months post-op expectation muscle repair no drains swelling

I Had a Tummy Tuck with Muscle Tightening 5 Weeks Ago, the Past 2 Days I've Felt a Pain/burning Feeling Beside my Belly Button. 3 answers

The Pain isn't all over, it's just a circle, almost feels as a bruise would feel when being pushed on, it only hurts when I move certain ways....
1 month post-op burning normal

Do You Continue to Bloat Pre and During Menustration After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Can't determine whether I'm swelling or if I am experiencing systems of menustration.
bloating female menstruation swelling symptoms

Snowboard Fall - 6mo After TT - Now Swollen & Numb(er) 3 answers

Hi, I am F,26,125lbs,6mo PO after TT I had a hard/fast fall(snowboarding, much worse than usual) while snowboarding, right after i felt a bruise right...
6 months post-op bruising injury swelling

Made a Sudden Movement 3 answers

I'm 3 days post op from abdominalplasty. I made a sudden move and felt a sharp pain by my belly button, could I have popped a stitch?
3 days post-op belly button pain stitches

Did my Surgeon Use the Wrong Suture on my Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

After a tummy tuck, some 6+ years ago, I developed a very swollen, painful and hard area over my pubic bone. My doc said it was scar tissue and would...

Can You Have a Tubal Ligation Laparascopy After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

tubal ligation

Swelling 8 Months Post TT, What's The Cause? 3 answers

I am 44 y.o. female w/ full TT and lipo 8 mos ago. I still feel VERY swelled & bloated. The swelling is concentrated right above the scar line,...
8 months post-op causes second opinion swelling

Painful Lump After Tummy Tuck, What is This? 3 answers

10 days ago I had a full abdominolplasty which included muscle repair. I've been having alot of pain in one area, about 2 inches left of my...
stomach

I Had a Hernia and Diastasis Recti from Having Twins. The Surgeons Explained That I Was NOT a Candidate for a TT (5'5 112 Lbs) 3 answers

But that my hernia & diastasis needed to be corrected.Had hernia repair & muscle reconstruction. Drains were removed after a week and I...
110-129 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in candidate diastasis recti hernia twins

I Had Tummy Tuck and Lipo 8 Weeks Ago, And Still Have Swelling, Around The Incision Especially. Is This Normal? 3 answers

I had tummy tuck 8 weeks ago and still swollen on my tummy, specially the scar.is this normal?
2 months post-op incision normal swelling

Permanent Nerve Damage at Hip and Thigh from Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

Reposting this because I named the wrong nerve in my previous post. I am 1 1/2 yrs out from abdominoplasty to repair upper hernia post pregnancy and...
1 year post-op female hips nerve damage permanent thighs

My Stomach is Larger Now That Before my Tummy Tuck 7 Weeks Ago 3 answers

After two weeks a catheter was put in for a seroma which remain in place for 4 weeks, I'm no longer draining but my stomach is just as larger as...
2 months post-op flat seroma ultrasound

Does Everyone Who Undergoes a Tummy Tuck Get the Ken Doll Look? 3 answers

Does the Ken Doll syndrome depend on how each persons lymph nodes are affected by the tummy tuck surgery?
abdomen pubic puffiness swelling

Why Would I Still Be Draining so Much 6 Weeks Post-op? What Can I Do Now? 3 answers

I had two drains. One was producing little drainage so he took it out 1 week post op. My drainage output has fluctuated between 40 cc a day to 68 cc a...
2 months post-op age 35-44 drainage

Do I Have to Give Up Diet Soda? 3 answers

I plan on asking my PS but wanted a couple other opinions in the meantime! I am a huge diet soda drinker (I work 3rd shift) and I have read on message...
drinking food

Post Tummy Tuck: Severe Pain After Trying to Drain Fluid 3 answers

I got a tummy tuck april first and ended up with a pulmonary embolism about two weeks later, I am on coumadin. Today my doctor stuck a needle above my...
causes drainage embolism options pain sitting

Risks of Multiple Open Abdominal Surgeries? 3 answers

I have one final question about abdominal surgeries. What are my risks of undergoing a possible adhesion removal or another plication/hernia repair...
hernia multiple plication revision risk surgery

Why Does the Skin on my Abdomen Feel Soft Yet Painful After a TT? (photo) 3 answers

Hi, I had a full TT with lipo 5 months ago. All was great until recently. My abdomen feels a bit tight yet the skin above it feels bruised and soft. I...
5 months post-op female healing pain tender

Itchy, Irritated Skin 6 Weeks After TT 3 answers

Hi, I have done my tummy tuck 6 weeks ago, the results are just too good and I am very happy with it, I am just facing some skin irretation these...
6 weeks post-op belly irritation itchy

Why Does my Tummy Get So Tight After I Laugh? 3 answers

When will it stop? It feels like my whole stomach is contracting.
discontinue laugh tightness

Post Tummy Tuck: Common to Have Breast Tenderness? 3 answers

I recently had a tummy tuck/lipo two weeks ago, is it normal to have breast tenderness and soreness.
breasts female normal tender

How Does the Body Heal After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I would like to know what is it that happens internally after a tummy tuck and how exactly the body heals... what is this burning feeling that Im having?
healing science

How Long Does It Take for a Tummy Tuck Belly Button to Heal? 3 answers

Hi everyone. I am 31, I have two kids and a year ago I had a tummy tuck and liposculpture procedure done. My body doesn't seem to like scars and...
belly button expectation final result flatten

If Several Months After TT, Fat Necrosis in the Upper Abdomen Does Not Improve What Can Be Done to Fix It? 3 answers

healing necrosis options upper abs

Pain 10 Months After Tummy Tuck.... Could It Be Nerve Damage? 3 answers

I had an ETT 10 months ago. I had no problems and have healed very well. Daughter married 2 months ago. I danced ALOT (47 and healthy) and made the...
10 months post-op nerve damage pain

Can Swelling Remain in the Upper Abdomen 4 Months Post Full Tummy Tuck? (photo) 3 answers

I'm wanting to know if what swelling above the belly button is normal after this many months? I wake up semi-flat (pic included) and then by the...
4 months post-op normal swelling

Bulge in my Upper Stomach 5 Month After TT, Visceral Fat or Something Else? 3 answers

I had a full TT with liposuction of the flanks. Also had a panniculectomy done. I still have a big bulge in my upper stomach. My OB thought I had a...
5 months post-op bulge diastasis recti hernia panniculectomy visceral fat

Can High Altitude Increase Swelling After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am 8 weeks post tummy tuck. For the past week I have been on a business trip to the mountains. I have not been active. Basically sitting in meetings...
2 months post-op swelling

How Do I Know If Have a Hernia From Kickboxing 2 Months Post-Op TT? 3 answers

I am 8 weeks after Abdominoplasty & returned to gym 6 wks, just to walk treadmill, then at 8 wks returned to light weights & Kickboxing class....
2 months post-op exercise hernia kickboxing

Can I Get a Belly Piercing 6 Months After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

6 months post-op piercing

Uncomfortable and Altered Breast 1 Month Post TT 3 answers

Hello, I had a tummy tuck on 7/29 with muscle repair and since my breathing has become altered uncomfortable. I'm concerned any input is much...
1 month post-op breathing problems worried

Location of Tummy Tuck Drainage Tubes 3 answers

Where are the drain tubes exit point in a tummy tuck? Do they go through the incision or are other incisions made on the belly?
drains

Constipation Since Tummy Tuck 5 Months Ago 3 answers

Ever since my tummy tuck 5 months ago I have been having a problem with contipation. I never had this before and have always been careful about what I...
5 months post-op constipation

Has Anyone Heard of Having Inflammation of Fat After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am 10 weeks post op, I had a full TT w/ muscle repair and lipo. 3 weeks ago I started to get a large roll above my waist line. At first I was told...
2 months post-op hard inflammation steroid

Problems with Wound Healing After Tummy Tuck. 3 answers

Had lapband in 07 & lost 90 lb. After a TT & BL in 2/11 I had had 1 spot near umbilicus that hasn't healed. Fluid builds up around...
9 months post-op causes fluid healing wound

I Had a FTT 3 Months Ago. What can I do to encourage Lymph drainage? 3 answers

The area around the symphis Pubis swells to varying degrees and some times its so raised that its bothersome.If this is lymph how long can it take for...
drainage lymph node

Side Pain after Tummy Tuck 3 answers

Large apron removel 5.1kg and repair of div .Tummy tuck .After having large long children to a very tall man.I have had a pulling feeling in the...
female side

Pubic Hair Turned Grey After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am 3 weeks post-op from a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Today I noticed that about 25% of my pubic hair has suddenly turned grey! I've...
3 weeks post-op hair color pubic

I Had Surgery About a Year Ago to Fix a Hernia with Diastasis (Twin Pregnancy)- Now, Have a Build Up Of Fluid. What Do I Do? 3 answers

Since the surgery/drain removal, I've had reoccuring fluid collections.I've had CT-guided drainage 4x in the last year and then sent home...
1 year post-op diastasis recti fluid options

What Size Do You Consider to Be a Small and Large Seroma? (photo) 3 answers

6 Months post-op. tummy tuck and lipo on the "love handle" areas. is a 4 inch in diameter seroma a cause for concern?
6 months post-op seroma

Would It Be Obvious if You Ripped a Suture from You Tummy Tuck Muscle Repair? 3 answers

I had my TT on Nov 21 and about 1 week after than I developed a cough and have been coughing ever since, it's finally now going away. I've...
3 weeks post-op coughing muscle repair noticeable sutures tear

Tearing/Burning Pain 2 Years After Abdominoplasty Around Naval, Normal? 3 answers

I am continuing to experience a sharp, burning and tearing sensation to the side of my naval two years after an abdominoplasty. I have not gained...
2 years post-op burning pain

Swelling 9 Months After Tt/lipo to Flanks. Is That Normal? 3 answers

I m still swollen after 9 months. Is that normal?? My hands are get swollen too.. do u think its all connect to the tt???
9 months post-op normal swelling

It's Been Almost 1 Year Since my Full Tt. I Am Seeing New Stretch Marks. What Causes These? 3 answers

I have been exercising but not until recently. Being diabetic, the recovery from the tt and lipo has been slow and long.
1 year post-op stretch marks

Still Having Extreme Tightness in Lower Abdomen and Loose Feeling in Upper Stomach 18mos After T/t. What Could This Be? 3 answers

My initial t/t was to supposed to repair an upper muscle separation but came out feeling extreme tightness in lower abdomen and still hernia...
18 months post-op causes loose tightness

Can I Still Have Sex if I Have a Seroma? 3 answers

I will be 4 weeks post-of of a full Tummy Tuck. I have developd a seroma. Is it safe to have sex if I have a seroma?
1 month post-op seroma

Regranex and TT Scar 3 answers

As you know I had a TT. I am little bet concerned about the permanent scar. what I am using now is Vit E oil and silicone gel and awaiting for...
scar

I Am 5'2", 42 Years Old About 130 Lbs. I Had my Tummy Tuck on 12/7/11 Should I Drop LBS? 3 answers

If it matters I am Philippine. Should I drop more weight?
weight loss

Why Would I Have A Swollen Arm After Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck and lipo of outer thighs two days ago. Coming out of surgery my arms(inside elbow) hurt like crazy. The nurses though it could be...
2 days post-op arms causes swelling

What is the White Pimple on Tummy Tuck Incision? 3 answers

Hi, I am currently 8 weeks post op from a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. I have been healing wonderfully. Yesterday a small pimple like bump that...
2 months post-op incision pimples

Pain and Stinging 6 Months Post Op, What Can I Do? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago. (yes, 6 months ago) I am still experiencing pain and stinging on the right side. Please, please help me!!!
6 months post-op normal options pain

Can the Medical Assistant Place the Sutures of the Outer Skin After ATummy Tuck? 3 answers

HI I had a consultation with a Surgeon who mentioned that the outter layer of skin will be finished by his medical assistant (maybe it was his nurse)...
assistant normal physician assistant sutures

Is It Normal to Feel Pressure and Pain in Lower Abdomen 3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

3 weeks post-op normal pain pressure

Will The Bulging Go Down In Time Following Muscles Repair? 3 answers

I've just had my stomach muscles repaired 9 days ago. I have a large bulge at the top underneath where the stitches are. Will this bulge go down...
1 week post-op bulging expectation muscle repair

Did I Damage the Sutures or my Muscles After Having Tummy Tuck? Will It Heal on Its Own or Will I Need Another Surgery? 3 answers

I had TT surg. 1 month & 1 week ago. On Wed. I used the palms of my hands & a little hop/jump motion to reach a sitting platform (sort of like...
1 month post-op sutures

What Are the Primary Treatments for the Pain That is Experienced Right After a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

medication pain post-op primary

How is the Belly Button Be Made Smaller During a Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

belly button options revision surgery

I Need Another Phase 2 Compression Garment? 3 answers

I have one Phase 2 compression Garment and know I will need at least 2 more. I have looked all over the web and unless I am willing to pay $50+ for...
compression garment

Hyperemia 1 Week After Tummy Tuck- Could I Reoccur? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago. I'm 5' 9" and 138 lbs, non-smoker, mom of two kids. I am also very fit as I am a runner. About 5 days...
2 weeks post-op blood supply reoccur worried

Is It Necessary to Sleep with Girdle 3 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck. My girdle is extremely uncomfortable to sleep in. I take it off halfway through the night, but use the binder. Can this...
3 weeks post-op compression garment sleep

How Long Do I Have to Wait After Full Tummy Tuck to Have my Belly Button Pierced? 3 answers

How Long Do I Have to Wait After Full Tummy Tuck to Have my Belly Button Pierced?
belly button piercing timing

Compression Garment Options for Support and Comfort Post TT? 3 answers

What is the best garment to wear after a full tummy tuck? One that is the most comfortable and supports the way It needs to?
aftercare compression garment

Puckering Above Incision Line 2 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck, Is this Normal? 3 answers

I have had a full tummy tuck and lipo on love handles 7 weeks ago. Swelling is improving, i still like to wear the binder, only taking it off , when...
2 months post-op incision puckering

Flabby and Fat Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck almost 3 months ago. I am in excellent health, don't smoke, never had children. When sitting, my belly rests on my thighs....
abdomen pooch

Is This a Normal Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Does my belly button, after 7 weeks of Tummy tuck, look normal?
belly belly button

Wearing Binder Past 8 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had Tummy Tuck done 9 weeks ago. I am more swollen in the upper abdomen and above incision line since I stopped wearing the binder 2 weeks ago. Can...
abdomen

Broken Tummy Tuck Sutures After a Year? 2 answers

Now a year and a half post op from Tummy Tuck, I had sudden burning and numbness where the muscle sutures were (I think it came unstitched). I now...
abdomen stitches

Attaining Six Pack Abs After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and Lipo on August 2006; I was at 197 lbs after 3 kids. I have been hitting the gym since January 2008. I can see and feel my abs...
abs six pack abs

How Long Until Swelling and Seroma from Tummy Tuck Go Away? 2 answers

Hi, I had a tummy tuck just over 4 weeks ago. I went back about 10 days later; they said I had a seroma, and they used 4 large syringes to drain it....
seroma swelling

Burning Pain on Incision After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I am 9 months post op from Tummy Tuck. All went well with surgery and recovery. Last month, I suddenly began to have searing, burning pain just under...
abdomen incision pain

Other Options when Rectus Muscle Repair Doesn't Work? 2 answers

I had tummy tuck with muscle repair 3 months ago, and my post op abdomen hardly looks any different from my pre op. I have no excess fat; I am very...

Heparin Gel on Blood Clot After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck three weeks ago. I still have a large, very wavy abdomen. No drains were used after surgery. The doctor now says I have a blood...

Treating Hematoma After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Are there any treatment options hematoma after Tummy Tuck Will it really go away on it's own?
abdomen bruising

How Do I Trust my Doctor to Repair a Bad Tummy Tuck/lipo Outcome if He Caused It? 2 answers

Adding on from previous. Just took some after pics. Realized not only did he botch lipo (which was only to be on flanks but somehow to chunck out of...
abdomen female

Recurring Seroma Formation After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck on 10/2008 and a re-do on 3/2009. Many years previous to the Tummy Tuck, I had abdominal Liposuction and apparently, there was scar...
abdomen seroma

Loose Skin and Rolls Normal After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Are loose skin and rolls normal even when I sit down after a Tummy Tuck? Plus, I still look pouchy. I had a full Tummy Tuck about a month ago and I'm...
abdomen banana roll loose

When is It Safe to Take Whirlpool Bath After a Full Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 2 answers

abdomen

Muscle Pain and Torn Stitches After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I have 2 questions. First I want to know if muscle pain is normal and how long it should last. And I would also like to know if the 2 stitches that...
healing pain stitches

Tummy Tuck Stomach NOT Flat at All - Torn Sutures, Swelling, Crappy Job? 2 answers

So i got a tummy tuck, its been exactly 4 weeks now. it was SO flat at 2.5 weeks. i am a SMALL girl, im not overweight, i had a baby and had BAD loose...
after pregnancy bad female sutures swelling torn

Loosening Abdominal Muscles After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

How long does it take for the upper abdominal region to "loosen up" or feel less taught following Tummy Tuck? I am also wondering if this is...
abdomen upper abs

Very Sore Spot After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had abdominoplasty (extensive muscle repair without any liposuction) 5 months ago to correct a severe diastasis recti that was causing back pain and...
abdomen swelling

Changing Micropore Tape over Tummy Tuck Incision? 2 answers

I have been wearing micropore tape over my Tummy Tuck scar since the stitches came out. How often should I change this tape? My PS said that it should...
abdomen incision

Advisable to Work out Before Considering Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I have slowly been doing excercises and do not mind working out to lose the post-pregancy bulge before deciding that I need to have some kind of...

Is Weight Gain After Tummy Tuck from Swelling? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck almost 2 months ago and I am almost 2 stones heavier since then. I also can't wear clothes that fitted me before the procedure. Is...

What Can I Do About the Fluid After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My stomach is still swollen, hard, and sore 2 months after Tummy Tuck surgery. The fluid has been removed 3 times. The doctor released me and said it...
stomach swelling

How Can I Prevent Scarring from Skin Sloughing off After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My wife had a tummy tuck on April 2, 2009, and she had what appeared to be bruising from the bottom of her belly button to the top of the incision. ...
scar

Muscle Repair Failure After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had Tummy Tuck with muscle repair and Liposuction to the hips and flanks almost 4 weeks ago. I'm still really swollen, especially in my upper abs....

Uneven Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

My abs are irregular after Tummy Tuck. The tighter areas are sunken, and the more loose areas are blooped out. It has been over 5 months--what is...
abdomen swelling

Terrible Itching 3 Years After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I have this deep down itching, which I would say is still severe after 3 years. It is usually worse at night and feels horrible. The itching is the...

Bloody Seroma Caused by an Aspiration Mistake? 2 answers

I am 5 weeks post-op from a tummy tuck. After week 2 I began to get a waterbed wave of fluid across my abs above my incision. The PS removed the...
seroma

Correcting a High Tummy Tuck Scar 2 answers

How low can my scar be revised? I am very unhappy with the height of my Tummy Tuck scar. I was told by my ASPS plastic surgeon that he can revise the...
surgery scar

How Do I Fix a Bad Belly Button Scar After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a tt on 3-13-10 my belly button looks horrible it hurts really bad and i can see every stitch he used to close it on the outside surrounding it....
belly button hypertrophic scar

Little Hole After Removing a Forgotten Stitch from Tummy Tuck. Will It Go Away? 2 answers

My Dr. used both, dissolvable and external stitches, everything healed fine,except for a little spot at the center of the incision, it had been wet...
stitches

Tightness of Stomach Years After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck three years ago and now I am having tightness, almost like a contraction, on the right side of my stomach. It is painful,...
muscle

What Causes the Center Crease in Abs After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Pain and Swelling Few Months After Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 2 answers

I am 5 months post-op from a great Tummy Tuck plus Lipo to flanks/hips. However, now I am getting abdominal pain, soreness, and swelling that I did...
abdomen

Delayed Belly Button Healing After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My belly button isn't healing after Tummy Tuck in my opinion. It's still quite pink and a bit weepy, but doesn't seem to be infected. My long scar...
belly button healing

Body Aches and Burning Sensation After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy tuck five weeks ago along with a hysterectomy. Last night and today I have felt like I have the flu like body aches going on. It is only...
abdomen incision pain

Scar Pain After Abdominal Surgery and Tummy Tuck for Crohn's 2 answers

I am 18 years old and at 5'9", I weigh 109lbs. I have a burning sensation down one side of my abdomen to the left of my tummy tuck scar, which is...
pain surgery scar

Torn Stomach Muscles After Hernia Repair 2 answers

A year after my second child, I discovered I had an 2 hernias and had them repaired. I was still having trouble getting my stomach back into shape. ...
abdomen

Fluid and Blood Clot Discharge After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

It's almost 5 weeks since my Tummy Tuck. 2 weeks ago, fluid started leaking from my incision (a red watery fluid), which my plastic surgeon told me it...
belly button incision seroma

Removing Permanently Damaged Nerves After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 19 months ago, and now have permanent nerve damage. An answer from one of the doctors to another post said that it could have been...

Flabbier Stomach After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck with upper abdominal Liposuction done 5 1/2 weeks ago. My stomach seemed flatter 2 weeks ago then it does look like so today. I...
abdomen flab flat upper abs

Is It Normal for Your Belly Button to Close Up After a Tummy Tuck, and Can It Be Fixed? 2 answers

Had full tummy tuck a year ago and have had belly button issues since. My dr. seems uncertain as to what to do. I was not overweight prior to surgey....
abdomen belly belly button female

9 Weeks Since my TT - Am I Still Swollen? 2 answers

I've had a TT on May 19, 2010. So far I am not too happy with the results. Below are some before and after pictures. My PS says that I am still...
abdomen female swelling

What to Use for Tight Tummy Tuck Scar? 2 answers

I'm going into my 4th week after Tummy Tuck. I feel great, but I have this tight feeling, can't lay completely flat, and I'm not completely straight...
bio oil scar tightness

Signs of Torn Muscle Stitch After a Tummy Tuck 2 answers

Is a pop the only sign that I tore my muscle stich in a tummy tuck?
abdomen stitches

Redness and Tenderness Caused by Tight Garment After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck on June 11th, and a follow-up on the 19th. My umbilical sutures were removed and everything looked really good so far. However last...
bruising compression garment redness

Tearing Suture or Just Scar Tissue Popping After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I tried hard to hold it in but sneezed today, 1 week post op tummy tuck. i felt and heard a popping noise above my belly button. it was loud enough...
scar tissue sutures

Damaged Tummy Tuck Results from Exercise? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck back in January and have had an uneventful recovery so far. I followed all my consultant's advice on wearing the support garment,...
abdomen incision pain

Delayed Period After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had Tummy Tuck on Feb 18th. My last period was around Feb 1-10. It's April 4th and I have not had one since then. Is this normal?

How to Fix Folds of Skin from Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I'm 6 weeks post-op and I'm very concerned about the vertical folds of skin along my belly button after my full Tummy Tuck surgery. Doctor says it...
folds

Is Foul Smelling Discharge Normal After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Part of my incision has separated and has a cream colored foul smelling discharge. My plastic surgeon says it is not infected and will heal over time....
healing infection

Surgical Procedures for Extremely Lax Abdominal Wall? 2 answers

I had High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty. I had a large bulge in my lower abdomen.I had minimal skin laxity and had no extra fat. An ultrasound scan...
abdomen

Thicker Tummy Tuck Scar After Lump Removal? 2 answers

If lump/hematoma after Tummy Tuck is removed by surgery and she goes back in through the original incision, will the scar be thicker? Right now it is...
abdomen bruising incision lumps scar seroma

Muscle Separation After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift on 2/23/09. I am currently 6 weeks post-op. So far, I am extremely happy with my results, but I do have one...

What is the White Visible Through my Tummy Tuck Incision? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck done about 3 weeks ago, and I noticed that there is a little part of the incision that is still open, and it looks white through...
incision

Best Laser for Reducing Belly Button Scar After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck , and the doctor made a triangular incision all the way around the navel area. The remaining triangular-shaped scar almost...
abdomen scar surgery scar

Swelling over Tummy Tuck Incision 2 answers

Over my Tummy Tuck incision line, my belly sticks out about an inch. I think it is swelling, but I am not sure! How can I tell, and how long is this...
incision swelling

Can Permanent Vertical Muscle Suture from Tummy Tuck Be Removed? 2 answers

I had a painful pinch which suddenly "snapped" inside plus have pinching, itching and pain starting inbetween my breasts all the way down...
pain stitches

High Tummy Tuck Scar 2 answers

My scar is much higher than the plastic surgeon and I had discussed. He offered revision. It would be like a Tummy Tuck without muscle repair and...
abdomen surgery scar

Popping Sounds and Sensation in the Belly After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I'm 4 weeks post op from a full Tummy tuck with muscle repair and Liposuction to hips and flanks. For the last 2 weeks, I hear popping sounds and...

Loose Upper Abdominal Skin and Lower Abdominal Bulge Post-Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I am 37 years old and had a circumferential tt with fleur de lis in April 09.At 5 months post op I expressed my dissatisfaction with the way my bb...
age 35-44 bulging loose skin

Sore Lump After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I found this little lump at the top of my stomach muscles. Is this normal? (see picture). It's solid and it's uncomfortable to touch and after I touch...
lumps stomach

Pain, Swelling and Spasms 2 Weeks Post-Tummy Tuck - Normal? 2 answers

I have been feeling great and am two weeks post op tt. So yesterday morning I did alittle house work. Well last night I felt very swollen with spasms....
normal pain recovery spasms swelling

Severe Pain After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

Following my Tummy Tuck, I had a severe pain that was not relieved at all by any pain meds & pain pump. This lasted for a week & a half. My plastic...
abdomen abs pain

4 Weeks Post Abdominoplasty: Tummy Not Flat 2 answers

I am very happy with the results. However, I assumed my tummy would be pretty flat. I have what I call "2 road bumps". Upper abdomen is soft...
1 month post-op bulging bumps female flat sutures worried

Does Tummy Tuck Surgery Affect Menstrual Periods? 2 answers

Went for tt in a nearby parlor before i went i had missed my periods (d previous month)but had got a pregnancy test done it was negative. took meprate...
female

What to Do with Excess Skin After Hernia Repair? 2 answers

I had a major hernia surgery in 10/08. I had 3 major hernias and multiple minor hernias in scar tissue. My surgeon said, "You had the cadilac of...
abdomen loose sagging

Loose Skin and Bulge 10 Months After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Why do I still have some loose skin and a little bulge after my tummy tuck? I had it done 10 months ago and when I sit for long periods of time (I'm a...
loose

Repairing Lax Muscles After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Standing, tummy is very flat. It hangs only when I bend over. Is it possible to tighten muscles through belly button?I know I need a belly button...
belly button muscle

Is It Normal for TT to Feel Lower Belly Swelling That is Hard After 13 Weeks? 2 answers

I had tt with lipo flanks and lower back, after 13 weeks all of my lower belly swells and gets hard/thick feels tight towards the afternoon. Still...
hard normal swelling

Burning Sensation Months After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 19 months ago. Almost immediately I began experiencing an intense burning sensation in my lower stomach, which my doctor dismissed....

Pain Management After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I am desperate for help! I had Tummy Tuck 19 months ago and almost immediately began having a horrible burning sensation in my lower abdomen (but the...
pain

Lump Above Belly Button After Tummy Tuck - No Lipo or No Muscle Repair 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 18wks ago, no muscle repair doc said I didn't need it- about 1wk after I noticed a hard lump above my belly button, thought it...
abdomen lumps

Flying After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

How soon can one fly after tummy tuck surgery? It would be a 15-hour flight.

Small Gap Above Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

My doctor didn't give me instructions to remove the small pieces of tape over the areas where the Tummy Tuck sutures were. Now they are peeling away...
abdomen belly button incision

When to Start Wearing Compression Garment? 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck / Breast Augmentation / Liposuction and Muscle Repair 13 days ago and still have the drains, but my Dr. do not want me to use the...
compression garment

Going Back to Work As Fitness Instructor After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I would like to know when I should return to work as a fitness instructor after Tummy Tuck? I dont want to cause any damage and so far my advice is...
abdomen recovery

Peeling Cream to Remove Tummy Tuck Scar? 2 answers

I had my Tummy Tuck 8 months ago. The scar is flat and I thought it was healing correctly but it is really dark. It is about 1/4" thick and...
hyperpigmentation

Ease Pain Without Meds After Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 2 answers

I had Tummy Tuck and Lipo 6 weeks ago. What can I do to ease the pain, without meds? Should I continue wearing my binder? Thanks.
compression garment pain

Options for Revision Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Tummy tuck Revision. To improve lax muscles left after Tummy Tuck, what would be the best procedure to retighten muscles. What the recovery be the...
muscle

Is It Normal to Have Uneven Swelling After a Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Is it normal to have the right side of the abd more swollen than the left?? and after my md took off my Jp drain it's been a week 1/2 and my other...
swelling uneven

Ideal Weight Before Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I'm 27 years old, 5ft and weight 140 lbs. I'm considering tummy tuck due to my pouch. Should I get to my ideal weight before going thru with this surgery?
belly overweight weight

Can Muscle Tightening Prevent 6-pack Abs from Developing? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck about a week ago that included muscle tightening. I want to be able to develop 6 pack abs, and am afraid that the muscle tightening...

What is the Benefit of Flamazine Cream on Tummy Tuck Wound? 2 answers

abdomen recovery

Swelling and Tightening Normal After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had Tummy Tuck in January. I had no problems, but over the last 2 weeks, I have experienced swelling, especially to my left hand side, and I also...
abdomen swelling

Activity After Tummy Tuck and Intense Zumba Dancing 2 answers

Had a Circumferential Tuck 4 weeks ago. I feel pretty good. Doctor tells me I am only allowed to walk inside the house? And I can drive and do some...
activity dancing exercise

Swelling/uneveness from TT - Flat Tummy but Uneven Hips? 2 answers

I am 3 wks post ops from a TT. Didnt have much swelling & wear my compression garment 24/7. Only remove to bath. My stomach still has no feelings,...
abdomen swelling uneven

Intense Pain Doing Ab Exercises 5 Months After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I was about 4 month post op. My doctor told me I can do Everything I did before the surgery. I did intense sit ups and it's been about a month and...
5 months post-op exercise fitness pain

Neuromas After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I've seen a pain specialist and had a nerve block to diagnose the pain I'm experiencing after Tummy Tuck. This doctor concluded that it was at...
abdomen pain

How Long Does It Take for the Belly Button to Heal After a Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck on May 12th 2010, my question is how long does it take for the belly button to heal all the way. it is vertical shaped. it has...
belly button

Fastest Way of Getting Back to Shape After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I am 2 months post from a TT (muscle repair). I have read that I can get back to exercising - just limited and no crunches yet (last time I tried, I...
exercise workout

Drainage 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

It's been exactly 2 weeks today after my Tummy Tuck, but the drainage was a total of 55 cc today and 60 cc yesterday. Is this normal and should I be...
abdomen

How Long Will Upper Abdomen Be Sore and Swollen After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

When does the upper portion of abdominals (above belly button) not swell or be sore? This is happening daily. The area is all around my belly button....
sore swelling

Why Did my Doctor Give Me a Vertical Incision on my Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I went in for a tummy tuck in October and after surgery noticed that I had a vertical incision, I have a short torso so its very noticeable when...
abdomen belly female

Post-Tummy Tuck Sex, Does the Penis Size Matter? 2 answers

Does the size of the penis matter post tummy tuck? Will the Tummy Tuck be affected in any way?  How long should I wait if it is extremely large?...
complication female sex

Surgeon Failed to Perform Tummy Tuck Procedure 2 answers

I just had an umbilical hernia repair by the same plastic surgeon who repaired the last one with a tummy tuck and mesh patch. At pre-op, his nurse...
abdomen hernia

What Pills to Take to Recover Fast After a Tumy Tuck Operation? 2 answers

Hi i have dibetic and planning to make a tumytuck operation pls advice what pills to take to make me recover fast
recovery

Stretch Marks Still Present After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck 2 months ago and I am at a perfect weight. I had it done because of the stretch marks (most were below the belly button). I am so...
stretch marks

Normal to Have Swelling and Sore Muscles 12 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had full abdominoplasty 12 weeks ago. My weight has always been 108-112lbs (have had 3 children). But I feel I still have abd swelling, if I dont...
sore swelling

The Top of my New Belly Button Has Begun to Turn Brown Three and a Half Weeks Post FTT? 2 answers

This area was not brown at all for the first two weeks after the tt, the docor said it may be what the inside skin of my belly button originally...
3 weeks post-op belly button discoloration female normal

Prolonged Swelling (2 Weeks or More) After Lymphatic Massage 2 answers

I had tummy tuck 9 months ago, also have been diagnosed with fatty necrosis in the lower abdominal area. I have received 2 sessions of lymphatic...
abdomen massage swelling

Burning and Sensitivity After Tummy Tuck - Nerve Damage? 2 answers

What test can I have to determine what nerves have been damaged it has been 5 years and the burning and pain is only getting worse....My doctor will...
burning nerve damage sensitivity

Is There Anything I Can Do to Relieve Swelling After a Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I have been wearing my binder constantly only to take off for about 2 hours per day and am very swollen from below the belly button down to the pubic...
swelling

Can I Pierce my Belly Button with a Hernia? 2 answers

I have received a tummy tuck and my stomach looks great. In six months will it be okay ti pierce my navel even though I have an umbilical hernia?
female hernia piercing

Why Did my Liver Function Decrease After Tummy Tuck Surgery? 2 answers

About 3 weeks after my tummy tuck and breast reshaping I felt very ill. A liver function blood test was taken because I had yellowing of the eyes and...
abdomen breasts

Still Have Pain and Swelling 1.5 Years After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

Abdominoplasty 1.5 yrs later It's been sometime now since my surgery and I am still in a lot of discomfort from sternum to pelvis. I had a seroma...
pain swelling

Saggy Ab Skin After Floating Belly Button Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a floating belly button tummy tuck. there is still a large amount of saggy skin especially when i lean over from the upper abs, down to the bb,...
belly button floating belly button loose skin sagging upper abs

Did I Damage Muscle Repair By Sneezing? 2 answers

I Am 3 Weeks Post Op for Full TT and MR. lastnight i had several rounds of sneezing, not sure why, i was able to craddle my stomache for the most but...
damage muscle repair sneezing tender

Which Abdominal Exercises Can Best Strengthen the Ab Muscles? 2 answers

I am 8 weeks post FTT w/muscle repair. I have very lax fascia and in order to have a flatter abdomen, I need to work my core & rectus muscles as...
110-129 lbs 2 months post-op 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in abdomen exercise female timing

Seroma After Tummy Tuck: Doctor Says It's Dry 2 answers

My ps drained a 40cc seroma above my belly button 2 weeks after a TT. One week later, it seems like the lump is back, so I went to my general Dr and...
drainage dry female lumps seroma swelling technique

Tummy Tuck Permanent Suture - Feel Through my Skin & Painful 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and I've been feeling a permanent suture under my skin in my upper abdominal. Plastic surgeon things the stitch...
pain permanent sutures

Hip and Leg Pain After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I am 3 weeks today from my tummy tuck. 3 nights ago my hip started hurting when I put my leg strait. if anything rests on that portion of my leg I get...
hips legs pain

Pitting Edema After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I am 3 weeks post op with my tummy tuck and my incision and the area around it is hard. There is some pitting edema as well. Is this normal? It's...
swelling

High Scar Post-Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I'm 8 Days Post Op TT No Lipo. I Didn't Expect This High of a Scar. tummy very flat tho! skinny girl with a lot of belly from 2 ten pound...
high scar

Loose or Swelling? 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck - Will It Get Worse? 2 answers

After my TT I was not able to "pinch" any extra skin... today I wanted to take 2 weeks photos and I noticed that not only i get a roll when...
loose skin swelling

After Tummy Tuck Normal to Have a Change in Urine Stream Direction and Pressure? 2 answers

It is embarrassing but a week or so I had to control flow so I didn't pee between the seat and rim. Sometimes my stream is like u deer super...
recovery

Tear Above Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

Had tummy tuck about 2 weeks ago. Have followed orders, no exercise, wear compression garment, drink water, no lifting over 10 lbs, move slowly. I am...
belly button

Tummy Tuck: Bad Reaction to Stitches 2 answers

I am 5 weeks po Friday the 8th of April. I have had a wonderful recovery except the fact I am having a bad reaction to the stitches that are not...
female infection reaction scar stitches

Does Massaging Your Tummy Tuck Incision Through Your Binder Help It Heal by Blood Flow? 2 answers

My doctor told me to start massaging with vitamin e oil after 4 weeks to help with the scarring. My surgery was 2 weeks ago, would it help at all to...
blood supply massage scar vitamin e

Loose Skin After a Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I just had a tummy tuck a week ago. When I stand or lie flat it looks great. When I sit or bend even slightly it looks like there's an invisible...
130-149 lbs age 25-34 loose skin weight loss

Draining From Bikini Line After Drainage Tube Rejected 2 answers

Had a tummy tuck 7wk ago my body rejected the drain tube n the hole closed. last week I started draining again but from the bikini line it opened up I...
2 months post-op bikini line drainage female normal rejection

Barbed Dissolvable Sutures? 2 answers

Hello, Can I get someones opinion on barbed sutures that dissolve? I had a revision on a previos tummy tuck that was done really bad, but the first...
sutures

What is the Correct Way to Pack a Deep Wound on the Incision? 2 answers

I'm 5 weeks post op but last week my dr had to get a stitch out and it became this deep hole wound. He just told me to pack it with gauze twice a...
gauze incision technique wound

Belly Button Blister After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

6 weeks post op tummy tuck - today I noticed a blister above my new navel which is now covering half of my belly button, does not hurt but making me...
belly button blister

Cellulitis After Tummy Tuck, Thigh Lift and Lipo 2 answers

I Just Had a Tummy Tuck and Medial Inner Thigh Lift with Lipo. Developed cellulitis which is on the mend now. BUT have extreme tenderness and...
cellulitis

am i supposed to still look like this, after lipo,and tummytuck??? help, please. 2 answers

NOW I HAD THE SURGERY FEB 2, ITS NOW MAY 25, MY STOMACH STILL SENSITIVE AND I LOOK LIKE I DID BEFORE THE SURGERY EXCEPT WITHOUT THE BOTTOM HANGING, I...
4 months post-op final result sensitive unsatisfied

C-diff Infection After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had cdiff bacterial infection following tummytuck.i had to be hospitalized . had urine retention of abt 3 ltrs. my stomach got so big . it has gone...
abdomen bacteria infection

Tummy Tuck Scar is Uneven and Bulging 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck over a year ago. The left side did never seemed to heal properly even after several trips back to the Dr. Now the scar is very...
bulging scar uneven

Lumps and Radiating Pain After Abdominoplasty and Lipo 2 answers

My stepdad is 4 weeks post-op abdominoplasty lipo of abdomen. he has lumps along the incision and one centrally causes him pain which radiates to the...
lumps pain

How Common is Cellulitis at Drain Sites Following Abdominoplasty? 2 answers

I am POD#6 for full abdominoplasty. Was given Ancef pre-operatively and started on Keflex immediately, 500mg tid. Non-smoker, not diabetic, normal BMI...
drainage

How Soon After Tummy Tuck Can I Sleep Normally? 2 answers

I just want to lay down normal. I think that's why i'm getting slight headache. I know I get headaches when i'm sleepy and trying to stay...
sleep

How Long to Wear Binder After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

After 3 Weeks from Tt and Lipo is It Advantageous to Wear the Binder at Night Especially? I am happy with usual swelling and am wondering when told to...
compression garment

Can I Wear a Corset with my Compression Garment? 2 answers

Is It Ok to Wear a Corset Along With/over the Top of my Compression Garment.
compression garment

Abdominal Wall Defect After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

Is it possible to develop abdominal wall defect after a Tummy tuck?
abdomen

Walking 8 Days After a Tummy Tuck Too Soon? 2 answers

Yesterday I walked a little over a mile at around 3 mph. I figured that was light enough. Well, later that night my drainage turned from a peach color...
activity walk

Post-op Tummy Tuck Seroma - How is It Sutured? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck six weeks ago and at 3 wks post op I developed a seroma in the upper ab. Since then I have had a drain inserted for one week, 4...
seroma sutures

2 Weeks Post TT/Lipo: Are Matted Masses Under Skin on Each of my Sides Normal? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck and lipo of flanks and am 2 weeks post op. I have matted masses under the skin about 3-4" about incision on each side. Is this...
2 weeks post-op female flanks incision mass matted normal

Can a Full Tummy Tuck Do Any Damage to the Bowel from the Muscles Being Too Tight? 2 answers

I had a full tummy tuck and liposuction 5 weeks ago. I am continuing with loose stools. I tested negative for C diff. I still have swelling and...
age 45-54 diastasis recti

What is the Best Way to Treat a Tummy Tuck Scar So It Heals Faster and is Less Visible? 2 answers

Should I purchase silicon straping, is silicon the best way to go
surgery scar

Suture Removal - Now Burning Above Incision Site 3.5 Weeks Post Op 2 answers

Hi 3.5 weeks post op have very small 1/4 inch spot that wouldnt close suture rejection I think. Doc took out some sutures today, felt it pulling about...
1 month post-op burning sutures

How to Express to Doctor That I Am Not Happy with Results of TT 2 answers

Full TT 4 mos. ago by brd cert. PS, am unhappy w/the results I admit I look better then I did before. I have concerns & am not sure how to...
abdomen loose

7 Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck and my Stomach Looks Saggy. Why? 2 answers

I am still swollen. But when I suck in my stomach it wrinkled and when I sit down it's wrinkled too. If I stand up it's flat. And I really...
2 months post-op results sagging

8 Wks Tt P/o. Rt Side Near End of Incision Much Swollen and Will Not Subside. 2 answers

I'm fairly happy with the result. Considering 8wks P/O F/TT. I question myself why my PS have made incision differently. Lt is low&straight...
2 months post-op normal swelling

Tummy Tuck Sorness After 4 Months 2 answers

I am 4 months post op, still get swelling and my upper belly is very sore. Sort of hurts when I touch it. Feels like a black and blue but nothing...
4 months post-op sore tender

Best & Worst Case Scenario if I Dropped a Weight on my Stomach 3 Wks After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

3 weeks post op I found myself in the gym. I was working on tricep bench press, became a bit light headed and drop 170 pounds on my upper stomach. I...
abdomen accident

Bulging Tummy 6 Weeks Post-op 2 answers

Full TT nearly 6 wks ago. 5'6 152 lbs. It has looked this way since day of surgery. Both General Prac. and surgeon (double board cert)say very...
bulging

Can a Tummy Tuck Correct Stretched (Not Just Separated) Ab Muscles? 2 answers

I recently asked whether muscles can relax post TT. I saw my PS today. She told me that I don't have a seroma, fluid collection or excess fat...
female final result muscle tightening pooch unhappy

Once Swelling Subsides from Tummy Tuck, Will Scar Appear Lower? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck a little over a week ago. My incision seems to look a little higher than I thought, but my pubic region is very swollen. Once the...
scar swelling

How Long Do I Continue to Take my Antibiotics After Drain Removal? 2 answers

I just had my last drain removed and I was wondering if I should continue taking my Antibiotic (Cephalexin)? I still have a full bottle and one refill...
antibiotic Cephalexin drainage

Tummy Tuck Complication - Mycobacterium Abscesses 2 answers

I have my cousin who had a tummy tuck and develop a Mycobacterium abscesses?please help
abscess bacteria complication infection

If I Have Strep B Vaginally. Will This Cause Infection in a Tummy Tuck Scar? 2 answers

Hi when i had my children i was told i have strep b vaginally and needed antibiotic cover during labour to prevent issues for the baby iv heard of...
infection scar vagina

After 5 Weeks my Stomach Still Feels Warm. I Feel Good and Have No Fever 2 answers

After 5 weeks after tummy tuck by stomach still feels very warm.I have no temperature, I feel good, and my scar looks great. Is this normal?
1 month post-op hot normal

Skin Pain Since Tummy Tuck 4 Years Ago 2 answers

I had abdominoplasty 4 years ago and have had skin pain ever since. I have chronic fatigue syndrome and fm. Abdominoplasty done in 2006 and have...
pain skin

Stitch from Muscle Repair Has Surfaced 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago with a very large diastasis repair. my doctor used non dissolvable stitches to repair the diastasis. One of the stiches...
sutures

Uneven Swelling - How Do I Know if It is Fluid? 2 answers

Thank you Doctors for the answers to my previous question. All helpful and one was very funny and helpful (restored my s.o.h) The swelling is above...
fluid swelling uneven

It Has Been Three Months Since my Surgery. How Long Will my Stomach Be This Hard and Tight? 2 answers

3 months post-op hard timing

Bulge After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 8 weeks ago and i have a bulge on top of my scar my doctor said it was fat that moved down into that area that losing about 6...
bulging

How Long After a Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair Can I Wakeboard? 2 answers

How long after a tummy tuck where my muscles were sewn back together can I wakeboard?
exercise

Tummy Tuck Not Done Right. What Legal Actions Can I Take? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck a little over a year ago. At first i feel the dr didnt do everything she should of for me to get the best look i stil have quite a...
bad legal

Tummy Tuck - When Will I Feel the Difference? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck 4 weeks and 4 days ago and I feel fatter now then I did before the surgery! I can barely fit into my fat clothes! Pleas help.
results swelling

When Does Your Lymphatic System Heal After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 2 months ago (May 2011). I was just wondering when your lymphatic system returns to normal or if it ever...
healing lymphatic system

Is This a Normal Result of Full TT? Vertical Scar and Loose Skin 2 answers

It has been almost 3 months since my surgery - full TT. I was told by 3 surgeons, including the one who did my TT, that I should expect small t-scar...
3 months post-op loose skin normal vertical scar

Labia Majoria 2 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck 5 days ago and I have to say I feel awesome ...no problems with anything. Walking straight since second day, up and down...
1 week post-op discomfort labia pressure

Tummy Tuck Swelling 2 answers

Hi,I have done my tummy tuck 2 weeks ago,I have no problem in walking,the pain is gone, but I cannot really stretch my self, I feel that there is...
2 weeks post-op hernia repair normal tightness

How Worried Should I Be About a Re-opened Wound 2 Yrs Post-op? 2 answers

I had a TT on September 18th 2008. So, that's over two years ago. An area on my scar (where one of my drains were) insisted on discharging a...
age 25-34 incision

Post Tummy Tuck: Lifted Niece Two Days Ago and Now Feel Pain 2 answers

Iyar a tummy tuck/MR and lipo of the flanks 3 weeks ago, I lifted my 40+ pound niece out of tub 2-3 days ago and have had stomach pangs or pains/aches...
3 weeks post-op damage female lifting pain

Daughter Had Tummy Tuck 16 Days Ago: Open Wound Now About 8 by 6 Inches 2 answers

Went to er last night and was admitted what went wrong?
female open wound

What Can Cause Adbominal Bulging 7 Weeks Post Abdominoplasty? 2 answers

I had full abdominoplasty with muscle repair 7 weeks ago. At 2-3 weeks, I was very happy with my results. I began working out at the gym at 5 weeks,...
2 months post-op bulging causes

Caring for Infants After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I have an 11 month old daughter and have arranged for someone to care for her for two weeks. She weighs about twenty pounds and is not walking yet....
child lifting

Driving After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

How Soon Can One Drive a Car After Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair Surgery ???
driving

Heart Palpitations Post Tummy Tuck 2 answers

Since having my tummy tuck on March 01, I was doing fine then about a week ago I started feeling as if I was having anxiety attacks along with heart...
anxiety female food palpitations

Still Some Loose Skin After Fleur De Lis Abdominoplasty 2 answers

After having a fleur de lis abdominoplasty I am still left with loose skin. When I stand it looks fine. When I sit or bend forward is when I notice it...
loose

Painful, Swollen Lymph Nodes 3 Weeks After TT- What Is This? 2 answers

Exactly what is the deal with lymph nodes and tummy tuck incision? What group/groups are effected? I have such pain going into my third week, on my...
causes lymph node pain swelling

Swelling Throughout the Day After Tummy Tuck 2 answers

How normal is it and how long does it last?
swelling

How Common is Meralgia Paresthetica After TT? 2 answers

I'm 42 years old and 11 days post op (tummy tuck and breast augmentation) but experiencing what I found is called meralgia paresthetica. How...
1 week post-op meralgia paresthetica risk

Still Swelling at 16 Weeks Post TT, is that Normal?? 2 answers

At 3 weeks my upper and lower abdomen were flat and I had very little swelling. At six weeks I started to swell in the upper abdomen and now at 16...
4 months post-op normal swelling

Is Charlie Horse Spasms Part of the Healing Process in MR? 2 answers

I am 6 weeks out of MR TT are muscles spasms part of the healing process? I was standing straight but over the weekend I now need to be hunched over...
6 weeks post-op muscle spasms

Liquid Fat After Abdominoplasty 2 answers

Foreign full TT 3 weeks ago. At 2 weeks, I developed a “water balloon belly” that wobbles. A local ultrasound showed fat and only little...
fat fluid

How Long After TT Can I Begin to Sleep on my Side? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck on Nov 17 2011. So I am 10 days post op and having a hard time getting any sleep on my back. When can I sleep on my side again.
1 week post-op sleep

How Long Do I Have to Wait to Get my Belly Button Pierced? 2 answers

belly button piercing wait

What Kind of Tape Can I Use to Cover my Abdominal Incision if I Want to Show my Belly? (photo) 2 answers

I have two abdominal incisions. One's a scar revision around and below my navel. The other is under the bikini line from the tummy tuck. Is that a...
incision options tape

Worried About Belly Button and Abdomen After TT, Can BB Be Fixed? 2 answers

3 months ago I had a tt.doctor said its a full because he repaired the muscle.He is board certified. Looks like he just pulled everything down an inch...
3 months post-op belly button muscle repair umbilicoplasty

Infrared Therapy Recommended After Abdominoplasty? 2 answers

Hello, I am two weeks post-operative from a full abdominoplasty with muscle wall and hernia repair. I am so far very happy with the results, but...
2 weeks post-op fluid swelling

Causes of Pain Above the Billy Button After Tt? 2 answers

I am 9 days post tt.. As i have removed the last drain, i pit on the compression garment for one day but then i stoped due to a pain that is felt...
1 week post-op belly button causes options pain

My Doctor Tells Me That I Have a Belly Button Trauma, How is That Treated? 2 answers

He took the stitches 3 weeks after the surgery, and told me that the wound could open because of the belly button trauma, could I got an infection? I...
belly button options trauma worried

Passed Out 3 Weeks Post-Op Tummy Tuck, is This Dizziness Normal? 2 answers

I had surgery 15 days ago. Two nights latter, at home, while I went to the bathroom I started feeling dizzy. I sat and blacked out. My girlfriend said...
3 weeks post-op dizzy fainting

Small Hematoma That Won't Go Away 6 Months Post-op 2 answers

About 2 months post op, I discovered a hard lump ( size & shape of a roll of quarters) in my upper left abdominal quadrant . Its been drained...
2 months post-op hematoma options side effects

Feeling Sharp Pain 3 Days Post-Op- What's Going On? 2 answers

Hi there can somebody please help me im so worried. I am 3 days post op from having a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo to flanks..the pain...
3 days post-op causes pain worried

Potential Necrosis of Belly Button After TT, What Can I Do If It Happens? 2 answers

I had a TT on Feb 1,2012. I saw my PS today he said he didnot like the colour of one spot on my belly button and he will keep a eye on it. Should i be...
belly button necrosis warning sign

Could Bad Posture Cause This Big of a Bulge After Tummy Tuck? (photo) 2 answers

Hi Doctors, I'm 7 months PO from a TT and flank lipo. Could bad posture be the cause of this huge bulge? My PS told me that I have very weak...
7 months post-op bulge muscle posture weak

My Hysterectomy/tuck Incision Never Healed in One Pea-Sized Spot, And Has Now Been Festering out Stitches. What To Do? 2 answers

Surgery was done 6 months ago and stitches are coming out every 2 weeks or so. Both doctors have said they only used dissolvable stitches. Any insight...
6 months post-op healing options stitches worried

10 Years After Tummy Tuck, What Causes Occasional Internal Itching Sensation? 2 answers

At least once a year I get an internal itching sensation around my navel and the area of the stomach muscles. Now I have read many, many reports of...
10 years post-op itching

I Had a Tummy Tuck 8 Months Ago and I Lost Only 3 Inches, Why Am I Still Swollen? 2 answers

My tummy is very hard, it feels swollen. I had a tummy tuck in January 2011. I lost only 3 inches. I have had several test, including a MRI, C-Scan,...
8 months post-op swelling

I am 2.5 Week Out of a TT, When Can I Dance on Stage Like I Use To? 2 answers

I am an adult entertainer. I had my tummy tuck surgery approx. 2 1/2 weeks ago. I have returned to work. i dont do pole tricks yet and I dont do the...
3 weeks post-op recovery time off work timing

What Would Cause a Tugging at the Navel After Having Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

What would cause a lump on the lower right side of your belly and a tugging feeling at your belly button after having tummy tuck?I dont have a pic but...
belly button pulled

My Belly Button After Tummy Tuck Was Purple. Permanent? 2 answers

My belly bottom after tummy tuck was purple and I thought it will go away like bruises. as one of my PS advised me I filled it with polysporine and...
belly button permanent purple scar

What Can I Do for my Incision Spot to Close/reduce Blakness? 2 answers

Ive had a TT just about 6months ago..i have had several methods my PS has given for me to do because of a small opened incision spot. It seems to be...
6 months post-op complication

9 Days After TT & Buttlift, Draining 110 Ml of Dark Color Blood, No Smell, Normal? 2 answers

Hello I'm 40 year old male that underwent abdominoplasty and buttlift in one operation due to massive weightloss. Recovery has gone generally well...
10 days post-op after weight loss age 35-44 blood expectation male

Should I Feel Free to Talk to Surgeon About Different Concerns Post-Op TT? 2 answers

Thank you for your responses to my original post. Since this was my first surgery ever I just didn't know what to expect really. I do have a great...
dog ears follow-up

How is the Recovery of a Vertical Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Compared to With MR? 2 answers

I'm a 23 year old healthy male, and I received a full tummy tuck with muscle repair two years ago after massive weight loss (100lbs). I'm...
2 years post-op comparison massive weight loss muscle repair recovery vertical scar without muscle repair

After Tummy Tuck, I Have a "Very Hard" Knot 2 answers

This knot feels like it's prssing on my lungs making me short of breath and causing my heart to beat faster than normal.... At a post op...
1 week post-op hard knots

What Causes Itching After 5 Years from a Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck in 2006. Now I have intermittent itching around the navel area. It drives me crazy. I found a forum about this and could not...
5 years post-op causes itching options

Belly Button Not Centered After Tummy Tuck (6months Ago), Options? 2 answers

Hi i had a full TT, breast lift with implants and liposuccion 6 months ago. I am sad because my bellybutton is not centered. I already told the Dr and...
6 months post-op belly button options uneven

I Had my Full TT w/ Lipo of Upper Belly 3 Weeks Ago, Normal To Be Bigger 3 Weeks PO? 2 answers

When I look at myself with the compression garnment off, I dont think that I am badly swollen any more as the fat gut is gone and also the excess...
3 weeks post-op bigger normal waist

Full Tummy Tuck w/ MR 8 Weeks Ago And Still No Inches Lost, Is This Normal? 2 answers

Hi there I was wondering if anyone could help me, I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair eight weeks ago I am happy with the skin removal however...
2 months post-op causes inches no change normal

Is It Okay to Laugh Hard While Recovering from Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

laugh recovery

17 Months Ago Had Abdomonoplasty and Still Have Swelling at End of Day Below B B 2 answers

It usually swells approx one to one and 1/2 inches during the day. if this is caused from fluid is there a remedy?
18 months post-op normal swelling treatment

Localized Pain to Touch at End of Linear Stitch, Lower Abdomen,4 Weeks Post-op, is This Normal? 2 answers

I had my TT 4 weeks ago. I had my lapband moved too. There is localized pain in the lower abdomen right under where the lapband is placed. There is...
1 month post-op normal pain stitches

Have I Injured Myself From Fainting Post-Op? 2 answers

On the night after my mini TT I fainted while sat on the bed, I fell back while my feet remained on the floor, when I came round there was a lot of...
1 month post-op fainting fluid injury

Pain, Burning, Hardness and Indentation 10 Months Post FTT, What's Going On? (photo) 2 answers

Since about the 3rd month I have noticed a very subtle hardening above my belly button. Seems like its the muscle. My upper mid-line feels like the...
10 months post-op burning causes hard indentation pain

How Can I Relieve the Itching That Originates Deep Below the Surface but the Skin is Numb After TT? 2 answers

I've always had a small area that stayed numb after my tummy tuck 6 yrs ago. I sometimes got itch-like feelings that seemed to originate far below...
6 years post-op itching numb

Curve of Muscle and Bb Slightly off 2 1/2 Wks Post TT is This Swelling and Will It Correct ? 2 answers

I had Tummy Tuck surgery 2and 1/2 weeks ago. My muscle line is slightly curved and my belly button looks off too. Is this due to swelling? Will it...
3 weeks post-op belly button curved final result swelling

Drain Hole Not Closing, Very Painful. What To Do? (photo) 2 answers

I am 3.5 weeks post op. My left drain hole has not closed up. Last week it started very painful and leaking fluid, went to the PS on Tuesday and he...
drainage hole open options

Hi. I Am 2 Wks Post Op ( Tt and Lipo ) my Legs Are Very Tender and Sore. is This Normal? 2 answers

I am 2 wks post op ( tt and lipo) my legs are very tender and sore to the touch at times, especially inside the legs from top to bottom. Are there any...
2 weeks post-op legs normal sore

Post TT Trauma. Did I Rip Internal Sutures in my Upper Abdomen? 2 answers

I am 10 weeks post procedure and fell on my hip on the ice. Now I have a terrible sharp pain in the center of my stomach between my bra line and my...
sutures tear upper abs

Pinched Skin Under Belly Button After TT- Will It Go Away? 2 answers

I have a vertical, pinched fold of skin about an inch under my belly button. Like the skin was gathered and pulled down and bunched up together. Will...
belly button final result pinched

9 1/2 Weeks Post Op Tummy Tuck- Sneezed Caused Side Pain, Did I Damage Results? 2 answers

I am 9 1/2 weeks post op full tummy tuck/muscle repair. So happy with my results at this point however I am unfortunately getting sick and I sneezed...
2 months post-op pain sneezing worried

It Has Been 10 Years Since my Tummy Tuck and Recently I Did a Burpee in Bootcamp and Felt a Rip in my Lower Abdomin? 2 answers

I rested a few days and tried again, still sharp pain.
10 years post-op lower abdomen tear

Correcting Keloid Scars and Indentations After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a full TT May 09. I am 6 Months Post-Op and am not happy w/the results. My new Belly Button has keloided, is reddish/purple very unappealing....
abdomen age 18-24 female indentation keloid scar scar

What to Do About Too-high Belly Button After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a full TT 5 months ago and I am upset about my belly button!! It is inches higher than before my TT.It is literally a few inches below my...
belly button

How Long After a Tummy Tuck Should I Be Wearing Support Garment? 1 answer

How long should I keep wearing support such as spanx?
compression garment Spanx

Why Does my Tummy Tuck Scar Itch? 1 answer

My tt was done 4/15/10 and whenever I put jeans or panties on it itch Like crazy. And how well do the silcon sheets work on flatten the scar? There...
itchy surgery scar

Bulge and Loose Skin Under Belly Button After Tummy Tuck & Liposuction 1 answer

I am 17 days postop. I am extremely happy so far with my results but I expected to have absolutely NO loose skin after having this procedure and I...
abdomen belly button bulging female loose skin results timing

Infection vs Inflammation After Tummy Tuck Surgery 1 answer

I am day 5 post op tummy tuck, still on keflex tid for one more day. Low grade fevers began post op day 1, mostly in evening, relieved with tylenol....
infection

What Would Cause Vertical Scars to Appear 2 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

2 weeks post 12/23/09 TT, vertical scars appeared ½ in. apart running from belly button to TT scar & extending above BB. Above BB not as...
scar

Healing/scarring After Necrotic Tissue Removal from Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I have recently had a failed abdominoplasty with necrotic tissue continually being removed. I have a Vac dressing and am wondering how it will pull a...
abdomen incision necrosis scar

When Can I Begin to Use Vitamin E Oil for Tummy Tuck Scars? 1 answer

I am 4 weeks tomorrow post-op from a tummy tuck and breast aug and have heard that vitamin E oil is great help for scars. When can I begin to use it,...
surgery scar

Itchy, Dry Scar from TT 1 answer

I am 1 month post-ops from a TT. I have dry skin and have to moisturize alot, especially after I bathe. However, sometimes the incision site is so...
itchy recovery scar

TT with Inverted T Incision: Feeling New Pain Near my Naval 1 answer

My TT with scar revision was May 24, I have an inverted T incision due to a prior surgery. I still get pretty tight at the end of the day. For the...
belly button female incision inverted

Upper Abdominal Pain and Swelling After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

Hi I had a TT 6 weeks ago. About 2 weeks ago I developed slight swelling and pain in my upper abdomen in the area above my belly button. I saw my PS...
pain swelling

How Tight is the Compression Garment Supposed to Be? 1 answer

My garment is extremely tight and uncomfortable. I can't even put it on alone! Is this normal?
compression garment

Hard Ball in the Lower Abdomen 8 Weeks After Tummy Tuck Surgery? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck with an umbilical hernia repair 8 weeks ago. I was told by my doctor that after 4 weeks I could lay flat without the binder on....
abdomen hard swelling

Ice or Heat on Area Where Seroma Was Drained? 1 answer

3&1/2 Wks After Tummy Tuck. I had a area under my stitches that was red and puffy about a week ago took antibiotics and was the same. No infection...
comparison drainage female heat ice puffiness red seroma stitches

Should I Get a Stage 2 Compression Garment 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I am almost at the 2 week mark, the compression garment they gave me is already showing signs of wear and I have to wear this for another 4 weeks. Do...
compression garment

Tummy Tuck Keloid Treatment for Hispanic Skin? 1 answer

There are several treatments like Scar MD, Silicone Tape, etc. for keloid scars. Which do you recommend? I am Hispanic and had a tummy tuck 3 years...
hispanic keloid scar scar

Can I Take Phentermine After my Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a circumferential Tummy Tuck 4 weeks ago. Prior to surgery I was told to stop taking my phentermine 2 weeks prior to surgery which I did. I am...
medication phentermine

Love Handles Seem Bigger After Tummy Tuck, Will It Stay Like This? 1 answer

I had my tummy tuck done one week ago due to a 100 pound weight loss. My surgeon said I only needed a bit of lipo on my love handles. However after...
love handles

Lower Intestinal Problems After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had tummy tuck and breat augmentation on 20th feb had bad reaction to meds and was left badly constipated and then got partial bowel blockage,used...

Pink Lines Around Belly Button 5 Weeks Post-p Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a full tummy tuck with lipo and hernia repair five weeks ago. Had sono due to swelling four days ago and results show small linear fluid...
2 months post-op belly button lines

How Much Does It Cost to Fix Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck 4yrs ago, I have a small dog ear on my left side of my hip.. My question is how much does it cost to fix it? and since its been so...
costs dog ears

Discomfort, Restless Legs and Lack of Appetite 7 Weeks After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction 1 answer

I am 7 weeks post full tummy tuck and liposuction. Two things are still a problem: I am in quite a bit of discomfort over my diastasis repair and...
abdomen diastasis recti eating

1 Month Post-tummy Tuck - Incision Filled with Yellow/white Tissue 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck 1 mth ago, i have noticed an area in my incision that is filled with soft yellow/white tissue that is moves when i clean it and i...
abdomen incision

Bulge in Upper Abdomen After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair with NO LIPO 4 weeks ago. My lower tummy is flat but there is a bulge just below by bra strap in my upper...
090-109 lbs 1 month post-op 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in bulging upper abs

Normal That my Stomach is Itching All over 2 Weeks at Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

It doesn't itch where the incision is but it itches all around it and is it safe to stop wearing a binder?
itchy normal

Shortness of Breath and Wind Knocked out of Me During Sleep After Tummy Tuck. Why? 1 answer

I went into a Tummy Tuck with a dry cough.The cold had been complete mucus/phlem expulsion & severe cough 3 weeks prior.When I first had my tummy...
breathing sleep

Old Belly Button Incision Opened After Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I am 6 weeks post op the incision from my old belly button opened, and is still healing - the skin around it is very dark redish/purple. My Dr. said...
belly button fleur de lis incision

Post-op Tummy Tuck - When Will Muscles Loosen? 1 answer

It has been 9 weeks since a full tummy tuck and liposuction. When will the muscles start to loosen? It is still horribly tight and my abdomen feels...
abdomen muscle tightness

Could Full Tummy Tuck Scar Tissue Be Causing Problems Years Later? 1 answer

I had a full tummy tuck 4 years ago. I have always felt tightness and slight discomfort. The past 4 months it has become much worse. When I eat,...
breathing scar tissue tightness

Abdominoplasty Technique for Ehlers Danlos Patient 1 answer

I am three months post-op from a full abdominoplasty and umbilical hernia repair by a board certified plastic surgeon. One month post-op the hernia...
3 months post-op Ehlers–Danlos syndrome hernia repair options

Outie Belly Button After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck almost 4 weeks ago. My belly button was an innie before surgery, but is now an outie. Will it go back in after the swelling goes down?
belly button outie

Is my Tummy Tuck Wound Infected? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck about 2 weeks ago, i changed the tapes last thurs and noticed the wound was open and bleeding slightly, today i have had to change...
abdomen infection

Belly Button Area is Numb and Hard After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I am almost 6 weeks post op for a full tummy tuck w/ liposuction. The area around the belly button is still numb and feels very hard. I am beltching...
belly button numb

Lumps and Tight Area After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had an anchor tummy tuck a little over a month ago, and have a large, hard cluster of lumps in the center of my chest, just over my stomach. My...
lumps tightness

Large Bump Along Incision After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I have a big white bump on my incisin line. Lipo flank and lower back and abodominal plasty btw my thigh and underwear line. I'm on my 3rd week...
incision

Pressure Against Ribcage Following Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck and repair of an umbilical hernia one week ago. The drainage tubes were removed two days ago. My problem is the swelling and...
female hernia pressure ribcage swelling tightness

Tummy Tuck Incision Popping 1 answer

I'm almost 5 weeks post-op and everything has been going just as it should. I started feeling much better between weeks 3 and 4. Today I was...
1 month post-op compression garment incision torn

Protruding Xiphoid Process After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I am currently 27 yrs. old and in 2007 I weighed 325. After 1.5 yrs. I lost 145 lbs. I decided to have a full abdominplasty w/ abdominal plication on...
after weight loss age 25-34 male options protruding recovery

Pain/Bruise Below Ribcage After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

At 10 days post op, do most patients stil feel extreme tightness below the ribcage? has anyone ripped their muscles in that area?
1 week post-op bruising pain ribcage

Is It Possible my Incision Line is Stuck to my Abdominal Wall? 1 answer

Im 4wks post-op. Had a tuck w/ flanks done. PS used dissolvable stitches with steri-strips. I finally got to the point where my skin felt fully healed...
1 month post-op incision

Is It Normal for my Upper Thighs to Be Swollen After Extended Abdominoplasty? 1 answer

I had an extended abdominoplasty 3 weeks ago, and appreciate that there is a lot of swelling in the tummy area. However, my upper thighs are also very...
swelling

How Soon After a Full Tummy Tuck Can I Begin Taking OTC Diet Pills? 1 answer

I do eat clean and exercise moderately 4-5 times a week before surgery and plan to resume once I am able. The pills are to "jumpstart" the...
diet female timing weight loss

Can Revision Tummy Tuck Be Done After Umbilical Float Tummy Tuck Was Performed? 1 answer

Hi, I am 6 month post mini tummy tuck with umbilical float. I did have muscle plication above my belly button. My belly button is now 2cm lower. I am...
bulging female options plication revision

Is Abdominal Massage Safe 21 Weeks Post Abdominoplasty? 1 answer

I am 21 weeks post abdominoplasty/lipo. I still have swelling from belly button down. (Although, it is not obvious to anyone looking at me) After I...
massage

Post Tummy Tuck: Are There Any Reasons I Would Be Having Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding? 1 answer

bleeding causes female vagina

In Summer Heat, What Can I Do to Ease the Discomfort from Compression Garments? 1 answer

Record HEAT WAVE vs BINDER after tummy tuck? I'm almost 3 weeks out, still wear 24/7 my compression garment and the waist binder. LOVE the result!...
compression garment

How Can I Lighten the Color of Belly Button 16 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck March 15 2010. My scaring is healing great but I am not too pleased with the way my belly button is looking. The skin in my belly...
belly button

1 Month Post Op - Massaging FTT/MR Scar and Heard a LOUD Pop 1 answer

Hello! I am almost 5 weeks PO from a Full Tummy Tuck w/ Muscle Repair and I was instructed by my doctor to massage my scar as I had some hard spots of...
massage noise popping

Gaining Weight After Tummy Tuck. 1 answer

I just had a tummy tuck and noticed I gain 10 pounds right after surgery.Should I be concerned?
abdomen stomach weight gain

Hard, Itchy Lump Above Pubic Bone 5 Weeks Post-op 1 answer

I had a tt 5 weeks ago and i have a hard, heavy, itchy lump right above my pubic bone area is this normal?
hard itchy lumps pubic

Loose Skin Left After Abdominoplasty 1 answer

After loosing 10 stone a while ago, I recently had loose skin removed from my chest (gynaecomastia and mastopexy) and abdomen (standard...
loose skin options

How Long Do You Have to Wait Before Exposing the Tummy Tuck Scar to Sun? 1 answer

scar sun protection

Tummy Tuck Regret - Final Results? 1 answer

It's few mths since my surgery and i feel regret because body is so different. i was thin before as well and had just a small pooch with bb that...
regret results

2 Mths out Bb Weird, Pooches Under Bb, Purple Line Doc Has No Answers Why 1 answer

2 mths since surgery and have complained to doc about few issues bb shape weird, pooches (muscles)stick out under bb, deep purple line top of muscle...
2 months post-op belly button options

Will Lump and Discomfort Resolve on Its Own After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

Had tummy tuck 1.5 yrs ago. Developed this hard lump between umbilicus and incision about 4 months ago. The area is quite tender @ times, especially...
lumps

Muscle "Ball" After Tummy Tuck and Ab Exercise 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck in November 2009. This week, I started an exercise "boot camp." (It's kicking my butt but I love it!). HOWEVER, I am...
exercise

VERY Swollen 5 Months After Tummy Tuck: Should I Be Worried? 1 answer

My Dr. did plication. Not the normal down the middle she did up and down to both sides to give me a smaller waist. This was 21 weeks ago. I am very...
swelling

Smoking Marijuana After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I recently had a Tummy Tuck where my Doctor said i didn't need any Muscle work done, cause i was already in great shape, just had loose skin. This...
marijuana smoking

2weeks Post-Op After a Tummy Tuck - Is This Pooch Normal? 1 answer

I am concerned that my stomach will not get any flatter. I have a pooch on the lower part of my belly after a full tummy tuck with lipo on flanks and...
2 weeks post-op normal pooch

Signs of Scar Contracture After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck 10 weeks ago and my belly is protruding over my scar. It doesn't seem to get better at any point during the day. Could this be scar...
contracture protruding scar

Pain Under Rib Cage After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck with full muscle repair 3 months ago. Since then I have had the normal healing with mid abdomin numbness etc. However I have pain...
pain ribcage

Large Lump Post TT. Is This Normal Or Have Stitches Broke? 1 answer

I am 18 weeks post tt/umbilical hernia repair. I vomited x2 right after sx and felt incredible pain. Now that most of my swelling has gone down, I...
4 months post-op bulging stitches

Losing my Hair After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I hope I'm imaging this and it worried me so much I'm afraid to ask my hair Is my crowning beauty its long and black like Cher its my identity...
hair loss

Bruise and Burn from Waistband 2 Days Post-op Tummy Tuck 1 answer

2 days after tummy tuck surgery, got bruised from waistband on my lower abdomen, turned into a big burnt area couple of days later. 2 wks post surgery...
bruising burn waist

Burning Feeling 13 Months After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck 13 months ago. There is one area that constantly burns. I had the typically tightness for a couple of months that was very...
abdomen burning

Possible Muscle Strain 1 answer

I am 2 1/2 mths po tummy tuck with muscle plication. have had zero problems, everything great until i went water tubing and have had isolated moderate...
3 months post-op pain plication strained

Should I Still Have Swelling and Pain 3 Years After a Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck with liposuction 3 years ago this month. For the last year I have suffered pressure, pain and a burning sensation around my...
pain

Tummy Bulge 9 Months Post-Op DIEP Flap, Can I Fix Without Adding Mesh? 1 answer

I have a tummy bulge on one side of my lower abdomen after my diep flap 9 months ago. It often tenses up like I'm having pregnancy contractions...
9 months post-op bulge DIEP mesh

Wound Healing 1 answer

I am two weeks post op tomorrow after having a tummy tuck. My incision is healing well in some areas, but it's not scabbing and still oozing a...
2 weeks post-op oozing options scab

When Will I Start Feeling Like Myself After a Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

Hi, I am going to see my doctor and he might remove the drain. When do I feel like myself again ? Like pre-surgery? Also I get cold once in Awhile and...
1 week post-op burning final result

Pain and Vertical Groove Above Navel 3 Weeks After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

3 weeks post-op, I have pain and a vertical groove above my navel. Is this normal? I had a total tummy tuck/hysterectomy with some lipo on hips and...
pain

Belly Button is Still Raw 8 Weeks After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a panniculectomy with some lipo May 12 and my belly button is tight around the outside but pink with some white tissue inside. Will it survive?
belly button

Still Sore 5 Months After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I am still sore, feels like bruising 5 months post op from a tummy tuck. Is this normal?
sore

Normal to Feel a Knot on Top of Belly, Below Breast Bone? 1 answer

Last night I took colace and drunk prune juice which resulted in horrible cramps in having a bowel movement which also made me super nauseous. I ended...
1 week post-op bowel movement cramp female knots

Acute Localized Incision Pain 2 Weeks Post Tummy Tuck and Mastopexy? 1 answer

I am 14 days post tummy tuck and mastopexy. Everything has been healing well, however on my left hip at the incision, there is a heavy localized pain...
2 weeks post-op female hips normal pain

On TT Incision. Is This Just Rash? or Something I Should Be Concerned About? 1 answer

A day after 4wks p/o f/u. PS clears me for scar treatment. Same evening. I had itchiness on both end of incision. Applied cortizone cream. Next...
1 month post-op necrosis rash

Has Lifting Daughter Undone Muscle Repair? 1 answer

I had a Full Tummy Tuck and muscle repair 2.5 weeks ago. Today i was caught in a tricky situation and had no choice but to lift my 15.6lb daughter. I...
female lifting ruin timing

I Had a Breast Reduction and TT. Do the Scars Expand and Why? 1 answer

I had a breast reduction and TT about 6wks ago. 2wks after surgery the scars started to expand. Is this normal? Also where the drains were removed,...
6 weeks post-op expansion scar tissue

Tummy Still Hard 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck: Will It Soften Up? 1 answer

I had full muscle plication with mini tt. Anyone who feels that isn't possible is incorrect. He either went up through belly button or down...
hard pain softer timing

Skin Irritation After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

It's been more than 9 months since I had a full Tummy Tuck. However, I'm currently experiencing a chroninc skin irritation around the scar on...
irritation

Still Not Walking Upright 4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I am 4-weeks post tummy tuck. I also had corrective surgery from a botched gall bladder surgery a few years ago. I am still not walking fully upright....

Six Months Post- Full Tummy Tuck - I Look 8 Months Pregnant? 1 answer

I looked better before had TT done. Wore binders for 6mos swelling has never decreased? I look like I am 8mos pregnant and no matter what I do...
6 months post-op results

Nerve Damage? 1 answer

I had a combituck a week ago. I have severe intermitten pain in my right hip area above the start of the incision. The pain is especially bad if I try...
1 week post-op incision pain

Full Tummy Tuck with an Umbilical Float 1 answer

In May I had and paid for an extended tummy tuck I found out yesterday that I had an umbilical float although my belly button was high, all of my skin...
umbilical hernia

Still Tender and Bloated After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a tt march 15 and still wearing a binder,when i take it off i feel really weird.plus still abit tender.scars look great though.i feel as i am...

Nerve Damage and Pain 2 Weeks Post- Tummy Tuck, Is This Normal? 1 answer

I'm 2 weeks post op. I've had nerve damage and my left tigh is numb and it hurts when I move. There's a spot, below the cut and near the...
2 weeks post-op nerve damage normal pain thighs

After Tummy Tuck - Tightness and Bulging Thighs 1 answer

After a full tummy tuck, three weeks ago, i have extreme tightness all over, also my tighs and pubic area is under a lot of tention, elevating the...
thighs tightness

Swelling 2 Months After Tummy Tuck 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck on January 17, two month ago. My belly is swollen and I feel that it is more swollen than what it was a month ago. Does the...
swelling

Bulging Stomach After Tummy Tuck / Liposuction 1 answer

I had lipo/tummy tuck in july 2010 after several weeks my stomach started to bulge. I took a cat scan that didn't show anything wrong so he did...
bulging

Should I Cover my Belly Button While Wearing my Girdle - (Zips in the Front)? 1 answer

I got a tummy tuck 12 days ago. Been applying ointment that was giving to me by my Doctor and covering it. I'm afraid if I don't cover it I...
belly button damage girdle ointment

Muscle Twitching or "Thumping" Years After Tummy Tuck. What Is It, What's The Cause? 1 answer

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair two years ago. Although I like most of teh result (dog ears and some lumpiness but nothing can be done at...
2 years post-op causes twitch

Pain in Side 7 Months Post-Tummy Tuck. Normal? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck they took off 6 pounds and i can't lay on my left side and it is painful to the touch it has been 7 month since my surgery....
normal pain side

9 Days out Still Draining Fluid and No Scabs Are Forming? 1 answer

I am on an antibiotic so no infection has occurred. I don't understand why I am still draining fluid and no scabs are forming? Is this normal

During an Anchor (Fleur Di Lys) TT, Can a Doctor Accidentally Suture Too Deeply? 1 answer

I am 7 weeks post an anchor tummy tuck and doing well except for one area. About one inch to the left of the center scar and about three inches below...
anchor deep fleur de lis sutures

4 Weeks Post-op - Should I Still Be Wearing Padding Between my Binder and Scar? 1 answer

I am still wearing padding (combine ABD Pad) between my biinder (which is rough) and my scar. How long I should do this for and could this be causing...
1 month post-op aftercare binder swelling timing

How Will my Ps Fix my Bb? It's off Center After Surgery. Can It Be Done at Office? 1 answer

Had full tt w minimal lipo. Had major Swelling first day post op ( ps says From walking up stairs) and bb healed Off center . Also small bulge above...
belly button bulge in-office options swelling

2 Months Post Op from Tummy Tuck, Very Painful in the Upper Middle of my Stomach, Why? 1 answer

Right in the middle of my stomach, just below the center of my bra, it's painful. Especially when I lie on my side at night, or when I turn a...
2 months post-op causes pain upper abs

Heels Causing Swollen Tummy? 1 answer

My tummy swells up for a couple of days after wearing high heels,I'am now 7 months post tummy tuck,is this normal?
7 months post-op female high heels swelling

4 Week Post-op - Burning/stinging Sensation on Right Side at End of Scar 1 answer

Hi, I am coming along very nicely in my healing process. My scar and belly button look good. My question is that in the last few days I have been...
1 month post-op aftercare binder burning puckering

4 Months After Procedures, Big Weight Gain... Worried I'll Reverse My Great Results, What Can I Do? 1 answer

I had a tummytuck, armlift, breastlift, and lipo done in August 2011 to celebrate my 40. Unfortunately, I gave into wishful thinking and hoped the...
5 months post-op recommendation weight gain worried yo-yo dieting

Bulge Above Incision Tummy Tuck 1 answer

Had a tummy tuck 21 days ago today. There is a very noticable bulge above the incision line, mainly on the left side,but also on the right where my...
3 weeks post-op bulge incision

When Will Keloid Usually Form After TT? 1 answer

I had tt 3weeks now and still using silicon sheets and cream to prevent hypertrophic scaring,,,can i stop applying them now because my scar looks...
3 weeks post-op keloid scar silicone scar strips timing

Is It Normal to Have Darking of the Skin Around the Belly Button at 4 Months Post Op? (photo) 1 answer

Is it normal to have darking of the skin around the belly button at 4 months Post op? I didnt have this darking of belly button before.To the right of...
belly button darkening normal second opinion

I Had a Tummy Tuck Almost Two Years Ago, I Noticed That my Stomach Got Bigger After That. Why? 1 answer

I had a tummy tuck on 2008, Contrary to what I spected my stomack got bigger. the doctor told that he did what he could , and It would got down if I...
2 years post-op bigger options weight loss

Mysterious Abdominal Distention After Abdominoplasty, What's Going On? (photo) 1 answer

I had abdominoplasty/double hernia repair 16 months ago. Shortly after, I noticed severe abdominal distention. I look at least 6 months pregnant at...
18 months post-op causes distention hernia repair

Why Do I Now Have a Muffin Top 3 Weeks Post TT Surgery? 1 answer

I had TT 3 weeks ago, in office under light sedation. My PS does NOT use compression garments. My normal weight is 105. My post-op weight was 113. I...
3 weeks post-op compression garment muffin top

Sudden Numbness 3 Weeks Post Op After Tummy Tuck- Normal? 1 answer

After my tummy tuck i had numbness at stitch site and a bit above that, now i am 3 weeks post op and the numbness has spread up to my belly button. I...
3 weeks post-op belly button normal numb

Is a Hard Lump at the Incision Four Weeks After Abdominal Surgery Normal? 1 answer

I had abdominal surgery four weeks ago. I have a hard lump that developed in the past week at the top of the incision. It presses on my sternum when I...
1 month post-op lumps

Tummy Tuck Incision Placement 1 answer

Repost with more info... This surgery was done by a board certified plastic surgeon who was recommended to me. I am 10 wks post op. My recovery has...
3 months post-op incision placement

Painful Lymths After TT with Lipo to Flanks 3 Weeks PO. Encountered a friend with MRSA, What Should I Look Out For? 1 answer

Painful Lymths After TT with Lipo to Flanks at Least 2 weeks. I Have not been sick in years (10 +) Recovery is has been good considering my age (59+ a...
3 weeks post-op lymph node MRSA sick warning sign

When I Begin my Massage Treatment for Tummy Tuck Scar, Can I Use a Hand Held Massager? 1 answer

I am beginning massage treatment for my scar after a tummy tuck and lip of flanks. I was told to do a vigorous massage several times a day. Can I use...
aftercare flanks massage options

Small Bump the Size of an Eraser Head After TT and Hernia Repair. Did I Pop a Suture? 1 answer

I Had Hernia Repair and Abdominoplasty 4 Weeks Ago. Could I have popped a suture?
1 month post-op bump hernia repair sutures

Abdomen is Hard Like a Rock After Tummy Tuck and Lipo 6 Months Ago, What's The Cause? 1 answer

Had a tummy tuck n lipo 6 months ago and abdomen is hard like a rock what could that be?
6 months post-op causes hard

Do I Have a Popped Stitch at 4 Weeks? 1 answer

I was laying in bed after sleep and was involuntarily tightening my muscles like a stretch in the morning and felt a pop in the center of my stomach...
1 month post-op belly button popping stitches

What Would It Feel Like if I Pulled a Stitch Inside? 1 answer

I had a fullTT done 16 days ago and I think I may have done too much too soon. Just wondering if i would feel much pain or bleeding or excessive...
feel pulled stitches

What Can I Expect From Pregnancy 4 Years After Tummy Tuck? 1 answer

Hello all, 4 years ago I did a tummy tuck, because I thought I was not going to have more babies, but now change of thinking and wanted to know if it...
4 years post-op expectation planning for pregnancy

3 Mths Post Op Full TT with Lipo and Having A lot of Swelling Past 2 Wks, Is This Normal For My Stomach to Look Huge? 1 answer

Fluid...i thought it was, said it was from exercising....how can this be?? What do I need to do to go back down, I looked great 2 wks ago and now cant...
2 weeks post-op bigger normal swelling

4 Weeks out of Surgery, my Stomach is Still Really Hard. Is That Swelling?

My surgeon said there was nothing text book about my TT. Also my pubic mound I'll call it is really hard and sticks out alot more that it did...
hard swelling

Would Abdominoplasty Be Covered by Insurance for a Person with Crohns Disease?

I have Crohn's Disease and had several hernias due to a small bowel resection many years ago. These hernias were causing blockage, which in turn...
blockage Crohn's disease hernia insurance pain

I Just Had Got a Tummy Tuck Yesterday, I'm Very Sore but Today I'm Starving. What Can I Eat?

What should I eat and being that I got a tummy tuck can I eat whatever I want???
1 day post-op eating recommendation
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