2 years ago I got a tummy tuck and a bit of lipo on my flanks and thighs.I gained 30 lbs due to stress eating and probably too many alcoholic drinks from nights out with friends. My initial post surgery results were absolutely beautiful but I am afraid that due to the unhealthy lifestyle at the time, my fear is that I have gained too much weight to get back to my initial post surgery weight. 2 weeks ago, I stopped drinking and exercise 6 days/week. Will I be able to get results back?
I came across a physicians page that estimated dog ears are actually very common, possibly up to 20% of all tummy tucks? I want to minimize risks as much as possible. I am having a standard tummy tuck with lipo on the flanks. Nothing on back.Are there certain risk factors that makes one more prone to them? I am a healthy weight . Ive had 2 c sections and my abdomen bulges out more on one side than the other. Is there anything I can do to minimize risk of dog ears during recovery?
Hello, I am in good health, no underlying health conditions, have a healthy diet, never smoked, only drink once or twice a year. I'm 55 and weigh 155 lbs. In 1999, I donated my left kidney, it was an open nephrectomy without complications. My kidney function is great. I want to know if it is an issue to have a tummy tuck, MR and lipo to the flanks with the abdominal scar? The scar runs parallel to my rib cage on my left side. Thank you so much.
I had liposuction to abdomen and flanks on Dec 4th. Doctor pulled out 1800cc of fat. I'm happy with the results, but (as my doc warned me--no complaints at all about the doctor or lipo --I chose it with full knowledge of the pros and cons) it didn't get rid of my stretch marks or loose skin that I have. I'm 5'5 and 125 pounds. Now, I want that skin removed, I.e. A tummy tuck. Lipo did make the skin shrink a bit, but now I want to look even better. Question is how long after lipo can I get a tummy tuck?
I recently had 3 consultants for a tummy tuck. I had 3 children all c sections. Im pretty fit and weigh 116lbs. One recommended a mini w lipo and flanks, muscle repair below belly button. One recommended full tuck full repair lipo including flanks One recommended full tuck, leaving a smal vertical scar fr existing belly button, lipo and flanks or just doing lipo only (safe lipo) So confused How do you think id look w a mini or just lipo
Can I do Lipo 360 with the rectus muscle plication, then after the abdominal wall repair: instead of pulling the skin down, only remove skin that sits below the belly button? So effectively, a full tummy tuck but without pulling the skin down thats above the belly button, just below it. I did lipo in 2013 of abs & flanks, but to avoid loose skin, some fat around the lower waist was strategically left. So upper part of abdomen is not fatty, but lower is. Possible?
10 months since I had a full tummy tuck and liposuction only on my flanks. I am unhappy with the results due to the lines and unevenness of my skin. My stomach is soft and there are no hard areas. My surgeons conclusion is that the lines are a strange result from the small cannula used to insert anesthetic during the procedure. He has offered to try to correct it, but admits I could be left with a worse result. What options are there and are they likely to leave a smooth result.
Slightly confused now after my last consult and wishing Id asked more questions. Dr recommended ETT, lipo to flanks and full back. After asking if I would be flat. He answered by stating that if I wanted my waist to be smaller, Id need a FDL. I didnt want an FDL so asked if Id still look good with just ETT. He said yes. Now Im conflicted whether Ill still look better with a ETT. I dont expect to be tiny, Im 55.5 and 195lbs. Will I look okay with just ETT? Or wasting my money?
I am 14 months post full tummy tuck, muscle repair and liposuction of flanks. I am struggling with my final results. I still feel as though I have quite a bit of loose skin when I sit or flex my abdominal muscles. A deep vertical fold/crease forms between navel and vertical scar. Since procedure I also have a hard, swollen area on the right side of lower abdomen. I also feel as though the contour on my sides is not smooth after the lipo. This has been very disheartening.
I asked previously but I didnt have pics at that time. I have had a 360 tt and lipo to flanks & a thigh lift. My right thigh I feel is botched. One photo immediately after the surgery and other photos showing how its healed. What can I do to make it tlook the same as my other thigh? Also pictured, my left hip is totally flat, like skin on bone it feels like. Is there anything that can fix this to make me look curvy again instead of showing exactly where my bones are? Any advice appreciated