Tummy Tuck

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Tummy Tuck Scars 117 answers

I imagine that you can have tummy tuck scars hidden below your underpants but is this true? can i wear a bikini 1 year after tummy tuck?

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 after sagging swelling

Tummy Tuck Recovery 41 answers

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

abdomen aftercare before downtime pain

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

after numb

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 after normal

Tummy Tuck Final Results 22 answers

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

after post-op results

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 after standing up tightness

Tummy Tuck with Shortest Recovery Time? 19 answers

I have a 3-4" diastasis recti from a very large pregnancy. I'm petite with good skin tone and am looking to have the tummy tuck for muscle...

before diastasis recti downtime endoscopic female

Why Does Someone Have to Walk Bent over After a Full Tummy Tuck? 19 answers

Does It Happen to Everyone?

before bent over normal walk

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...

after age 55-64 female side effects tightness

Is It Okay to Go Home on the Same Day of Having a Full Tummy Tuck? 18 answers

before

Full TT 4 Weeks Before Vaca Too Soon? 18 answers

My husband and I have a paid trip to Cancun Jan 13th and I want to do my TT on Dec 15th because I have time off work (I work at a college so we have 3...

before travel vacation

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?

after compression garment girdle long-term support wear

How Realistic to Expect Oblique Muscles Plication During Abdominoplasty? Why Is This Only Done Overseas? 16 answers

Dear Docs, I'm considering secondary TT, and while researching options, I found that Brazil and Russian surgeons can do oblique muscles plication...

before options plication technique

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...

after side effects swelling

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?

after sutures

Is Ten Days off Work Enough for Tummy Tuck? 15 answers

Is ten days a significant amount of days to ask off for work to have a Tummy Tuck? I am worried about the drain. I don't want to take the drain to...

before

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...

after scar scar tissue

Tummy Tuck Recovery and Necrosis Risk Due to Smoking? 14 answers

I have a Tummy Tuck scheduled in 7 wks. I used to be a smoker for many years but now only smoke socially (10 a month if that). I smoked a few the...

age 25-34 before c-section female muscle necrosis risk smoking

One Month Enough for Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift with Implants Recovery? 14 answers

I am planning on taking a month off work to have a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift with breast implants. Is that enough time off work if I'm a hair stylist?

abdomen before breasts downtime female

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...

after bruising healing

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...

after hyperpigmentation post-op scar

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...

after body contouring fat plastic surgery

Combo Procedure - Tummy Tuck with Fat Injections to Buttocks 12 answers

I want to know how safe is it to have tummy tuck and fat injections to the buttocks? How long is the recovery and how would I sit or lay down? Should...

abdomen before buttocks combination

How Long After a TT Can You Swim Without Risk of Infection? 12 answers

I have a TT, with lipo, and hernia repair scheduled for the first week of June. Will I be able to swim in the ocean on a vacation 8 weeks later, or...

before exercise swimming

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...

after exercise

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

after drainage drains duration

Lifting Kids After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

I have two children that are very young and have been considering a Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty). On average, how long do you need to rest? My daughter...

abdomen before female

How Soon Can I Return to my Office After Tummy Tuck? 11 answers

Hi everyone. I have lost weight and have some loose skin on my belly. The only thing holding me back from getting a Tummy Tuck is the recovery time....

before belly female loose skin swelling weight loss

How Much Shhould I Eat to Help Ensure a Good Recovery? 11 answers

Hi Doctors, I’m 5”10” and weight 153 pounds. I work out 5-6 days a week (running/walking 3-5 mile) and I’ve lost a total of 64...

before calories diet recommendation weight loss

What is Recovery for a Full Tummy Tuck if Muscle Wall Tightening is Not Needed? 11 answers

I am considering a full tummy tuck. Due to the fact that I am athletic, no children with low body fat, except in the abdominal area, I do not feel I...

before healing without muscle repair

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...

after age 35-44 female

Yoga, Vinyasa, Hot, Hatha After Tummy Tuck 10 answers

These activities involve floor and standing stretches are they safe to do after a tummy tuck?Will these exercises cause anything to tear?

before exercise yoga

Planning on Attending Birthday Bash 7 Weeks Post TT. 10 answers

It will be in Vegas. Is it safe to fly and enjoy the normal activities there? Going out, shopping, shows.. anything I should keep in mind while...

2 months post-op air travel before

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...

after

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 after period

Muscle Binding During Tummy Tuck 9 answers

I am scheduled for my full tummy tuck in 2 weeks. The doctor said that I don't have much abdominal muscle separation at all only around the umbilicus...

abdomen before muscle

Climbing Stairs After Tummy Tuck 9 answers

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

activity after walk

Thermacare Heatwraps after Tummy Tuck 9 answers

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

after heat Thermacare

Post-op Tummy Tuck Supplies 9 answers

What Kind of Supplies Should I Have at Home After Tt ?

after post-op product

After Full Tummy Tuck, when Can I Ride my Motorcycle Again? 9 answers

activity before

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...

after compression garment 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...

after swelling

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...

after belly button

Does Tightening of Abdominal Wall During Abdominoplasty Alter Results? 8 answers

I am scheduled for a full Tummy Tuck in 3 weeks and am wondering if tightening the abdominal muscles dramatically affect the visible results. I have...

abdomen before belly button muscle sagging skin tightening

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 after dog ears results

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...

after weight gain

Best Positions For Sitting and Sleeping After Tummy Tuck Surgery? (photo) 8 answers

What are the best way's to sit and watch TV and what about laying down to sleep . I have NEVER had any kind of surgery in my life and i really...

before sitting sleep

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)...

after lifting time off work timing

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...

after exercise fitness

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 after standing up

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...

after

Should a Person Walk After Abdominalplasty Surgery? 7 answers

after exercise walk

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?

after healing movement

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...

after weight lifting

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...

after swelling

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.)?

after aftercare

Recommended Time Before Having Intercourse After Tummy Tuck? 6 answers

How long must I wait to have intercourse after a Tummy Tuck?

before belly female healing sex

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...

after combination hysterectomy pelvic reconstructive

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 after

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?...

after binder compression garment drainage drains quick quick recovery removal stomach

Full Tummy Tuck Vs. Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery? 6 answers

For a person who has an option of doing the full tummy tuck or the mini, how much worse is the recovery if you go with the full tuck??? Seems like it...

before comparison

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?

after exercise hysterectomy timing

How Will Hernia Repairs (Ventral/umbilical) Affect my Recovery After TT and Breast Lift? How Can I Prevent Hernia Recurrence? 6 answers

In January I will have a full TT with lipo to flanks and muscle repair (1-2” diastasis), and a breast lift. I’ll also have two hernias...

before hernia prevention reoccur repair

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. ...

after seroma side effects swelling

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 flanks

Return to Work 10 Days After Tummy Tuck with Breast Lift and Implants? 5 answers

Can I return to work in 10 days after a full tummy tuck and breast lift with breast implants? I'm a dental assistant and I do a lot of moving around....

abdomen before breasts downtime female

Recuperating After Gluteal Lipotransfer and Tummy Tuck? 5 answers

I am considering having gluteal lipotransfer or Butt implants. At the same time I am considering having a Tummy tuck and gluteal lipotransference at...

before belly buttocks

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 after

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...

after incision

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...

after swelling

Exercise After Tummy Tuck 4 answers

How long after tummy tuck before I can start strenuous exercise and weight lifting?

after exercise

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...

after bent over walk

Recovery After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair 4 answers

I was an extremely fit person before my tummy tuck with muscle repair. I am on leave from the army. I had minimal loose skin, and the only reason I...

before

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...

after weight lifting

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...

after pain

What Expectations Should I Have for the Recovery Process for an Extended Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

Just curious on what the recovery and pain will be like for an extended tummy tuck? Is it much different than a regular tummy tuck?

aftercare before expectation

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 after excess skin expectation pain

Abdominoplasty Scars - Do Scar Care Products Work? 3 answers

Read lots of great doctor answers here about scarring from abdominoplasty. the part i wonder about is whether any of the post-surgery scar products...

female scar

Tummy Tuck Recovery in 11 Weeks? 3 answers

I am having a Tummy Tuck 11 weeks before I am getting married. I am a 39-year-old female, 5'3", 119 lbs, I've never smoked, and I'm pretty active...

before

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...

after girdle

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 after

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...

after heartburn

How Long Do I Have to Be out of Work After Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I'm hearing so many different numbers being tossed around for Tummy Tuck recovery. I know this is an approximation as everybody is different. I am 5'8...

before

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....

after normal pain spasms swelling

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 after

What is the Benefit of Flamazine Cream on Tummy Tuck Wound? 2 answers

abdomen after

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

after

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...

after

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 after time off work timing

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 after comparison massive weight loss muscle repair vertical scar without muscle repair

Is It Okay to Laugh Hard While Recovering from Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

after laugh

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...

after itchy scar

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 after weight loss age 25-34 male options protruding