Tummy Tuck

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Best Option for Stubborn Belly and Flanks Fat on Healthy 40 Year Old? 22 answers

I have stubborn fat in belly and flanks, the right side has more “deposits”. I am almost 40 have healthy eating habits and exercise on...
5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in age 35-44 before belly fat fat reduction female loose skin thin

Do Plastic Surgeons Tailor Tummy Tuck for Patient's Specific Needs? 21 answers

I am 35 years old and gave birth to my last child in March 2009 (3rd birth/c-section). I am 5'4" and about 160 lbs. And while I work out...
150-169 lbs 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in after pregnancy age 35-44 before belly c-section female plastic surgeon removal skin weight weight loss

Tummy Tuck and Lipo - Separate Surgeries. Normal? 14 answers

I am having a tummy tuck very soon along with flank lipo. My doctor is also going to be doing lipo of the hips, and both inner and outer thigh in a...
before combination hips inner thighs normal outer thighs

Is Liposuction Necessary when Having Tummy Tuck? 13 answers

I have had several consultations with different plastic surgeons about having a Tummy Tuck done. Two of the plastic surgeons told me that they would...
abdomen before

Chances of Complications from Smoking a Month Before Tummy Tuck and Lipo? 13 answers

I have smoked on and off since I was 15. Never smoked a pack a day, maybe just one or two cigarettes. About a couple of years ago I started to...
abdomen before complication risk smoking

Tummy Tuck or Liposculpture First? 13 answers

I am in need of a Tummy Tuck & Lipo/Body sculpting. I am 5'6", 150lbs, 47 years of age. I had 2 kids they are both adults now. One doctor...
150-169 lbs abdomen age 45-54 back before female inner thighs outer thighs safety waist

Tummy Tuck Scar Necrosis - Risks and Causes? 13 answers

Hi my ps does lipo on the flanks as part of the tt process... im terrified about getting necrosis in the tt scar.. iv read that lipo can cause...
before causes risk scared

Is Liposuction Typically Done in an Abdominoplasty? 13 answers

Assuming that there is some excess fat in the abdomen and flanks, would one assume that an abdominoplasty includes lipo or is this an add-on to the...
abdomen before combination

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 after swelling

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....
after female

Abdominoplasty with Liposuction for Fairly Large Pannus? 11 answers

Do surgeons include liposuction with a full abdominoplasty? I have a fairly large pannus from 2 c-sections and significant weight gain (large babies 9...
abdomen before

Lipo or Tummy Tuck with an Upside-down T? 10 answers

I recently had a Tummy Tuck consultation with a plastic surgeon. I'm 5'3, 110 lbs, and I want a full Tummy Tuck, but might end up with an upside-down...
abdomen before

Safe to Use Stairs Two Days After Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I will be staying at the surgery center overnight and will go home the next day . I am getting hernia repair , muscle repair , tummy tuck and lipo on...
before female hernia repair safety

Lipo Needed After a Tummy Tuck 10 answers

I had a tummy tuck w/hernia repair, lipo on the flanks and a breast lift w/implant 4 months ago. Around 3 wks post op my incision opened about 2 in. I...
before bulge hernia repair normal

Safe to Smartlipo Abdomen and Flanks During a Full Tummy Tuck Surgery? 9 answers

 I had smartlipo 6 months ago. I have a swollen looking belly button, long rolls of fat on both sides of my lower abdomen, and lumps left around...
before fat reduction multiple

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 after swelling

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...
after age 35-44 blood clot love handles

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...
after hips uneven

Liposuction for Dog Ears After Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I had a full Tummy Tuck. I went back to my doctor so he could fix the "dog ears" on the flanks. I never had the front liposuctioned. Was I...
abdomen before dog ears

How Does Moving Around Help During Tummy Tuck with Lipo Recovery? 5 answers

I'm having a Tummy Tuck next month along with some Liposuction in the flank area I am 55 years old, in good health and in a normal weight range. I am...
abdomen age 55-64 before recovery

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 after normal swelling uneven waistline

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 after recommendation unhappy

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 after outer thighs swelling

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 after muffin top swelling

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 after back pain

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 after female incision mass matted normal

Tummy Tuck After Brazilian Butt Lift - How Long Should I Wait? 1 answer

How Long After Brazilian Buttock Enhancement (Abdomen and Flanks Donor Site) Should I Wait to Have a Tummy Tuck?
abdomen before combination wait

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...
after aftercare massage options
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