A tummy tuck helps those with a 'pooch' by removing excess skin and fat around the stomach while tightening the abdominal wall. After I lost a bunch of weight, I wanted to get rid of my hanging tummy. The tummy tuck helped me feel more confident in my body, but there were a lot of things I learned along the way. This is part 1 of my Tummy Tuck Survival Guide. 1. It is going to take a long...
Hi! I have a consult tomorrow for a TT. I have wanted this for years and struggling with the extra donut I see when I wear clothes. I've been reading some ppl saying they've wanted it badly only to wish they didn't get it one during recovery due to the movement restrictions and how tough recovery is. Has anyone one though this and then felt better after recovery.
Looking for a surgery sister for July 2022. I’m in Florida, & going to robles for a tt, lipo, & bbl at the end of July. Anyone else looking to book in July with robles? Deluxe recovery house and spa will be where I stay.
What's the best way to tell if you're swollen or if it's dog ears and you need a revision at 5 months PO
I was in a car accident about 28 years ago and had emergency surgery- laparotomy which left a vertical scar from above my belly button to almost pubic area. I want to eventually have a tummy tuck but would love to hear if anyone else has had one after a laparotomy and any issues they may have had due to that previous surgery? Any problems with pre-existing internal scar tissue being compressed...
Good evening All in all I am very happy with my procedure and surgeon but I am a little preoccupied/concerned about my flanks/muffin top area that are sticking out to me 3 months post op. I had liposuction of that area with my procedure but frankly at the moment I can't really tell. As well I can easily grab that area whereas everything at the front is nice and tight. I think...
Dear all, is there any vitiligo persons who have done tummy tuck or breast lift? Was there any worsening of your existing vitiligo patches after surgery? Did the surgery trauma cause new white patches to appear on the wound sites or elsewhere? I developed vitiligo after the birth of my last child in my mid thirties. 95% of it is on my face and 5% on a spot behind my neck, another...
Hey There! I am currently scheduled for c-section scar revision with Lipo to smooth the transition of my upper to lower abdomen. The doc says there is a possibility of loose skin at the bottom of my belly once the fat has been removed. I currently can see some loose skin at the top when I bend over. It doesn't bother me too much. I would prefer not to have a TT. The long...
Hello! I had my tummy tuck Feburary 26th 2015 and healed beautifully from that surgery. March 2019 I experienced my first muscle spasm in my rectus abdominis muscle and ever since then my stomach muscles feel tight whenever I speak. I also developed hypersensitivity along with numbness and muscle twitching along the rectus abdominal muscle. I had no issues after healing from my tummy tuck...
Is anyone getting or had a super Ext. tummy tuck? Mine is set for Aug. 25th with Dr. Ortega in Miami
How did this affect our result? My stomach is so much worse now. It's very swollen I'm waiting on the wound vac now, it's about 7 inches wide and 3 inches in height. I'm scared I have ruined the tummy tuck any advice is greatly appreciated
Looking for references on this doctor
10 weeks post tummy tuck with muscle repair and I'm still swollen is it normal
In preparation for my upcoming tummy tuck I am wondering if anyone has had a face lift prior. I'm trying to gauge pain and recouping. I do remember my first night after face lift was in agony but in a few days I was feeling pretty decent where the pain and discomfit was tolerable. Thanks, for anything you might add to this sugject.
Has anyone had this done on them ?
Hi all, I'm curious about recommendations for doctors for Tummy Tuck or Mommy Makeover in the Atlanta area. Anyone to definitely consider and definitely avoid?Thanks!
Hello All! I am 41 yo, 5'5, 200 lbs (yikes!), 2 kids (11&21), and soooooo ready for my TT!! I have already scheduled with one of Atlanta's finest TT PS (in my opinion), however I am really starting to have second thoughts about her. I went to see one other PS, talked with another, and my hubby came with me to visit the PS (we) decided on. Let me give a disclosure.....my hubby was NOT on...
With Dr.Almonte in the DR.
I am 5 weeks post op a mommy makeover and my belly button is off centered and the navel is sticking out. Is this normal? My surgery was internationally and post op care is non existent.
Hi I'm looking to get a tummy tuck asap I'm in Perth WAI have top private health that covers weight loss I require hernia and muscle repair Have lost 5 BMIDocumented skin irritation Loose skin is above and below my navelIf anyone knows of any good doctors here that don't charge too much of a gap  or has any advice for me I would be very appreciativeI don't need/want lipo :/ I hate it can't w...