new TT patient

Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift After Pregnancies (5', 130lb)

I am still loving the tummy tuck! My stomach is still flat and tight as ever! There is still a scar...on the bikini line. He will ask you to bring in a pair of underwear that you want the scar below (you will wear these to the hospital on the day of surgery) and he will make sure the scar is below that. As far as pictures, I do not have any. I had stretch marks above my belly button (had a 9lb baby and I'm only 5' tall, it was inevitable) anyways, the stretch marks removed during the tummy tuck are the ones below the belly button...those were gone. So the ones I had above my belly button before are now on my lower abdomen. (He made me a new belly button and everything...it's actually pretty cute). A year and a half later and I would still recommend Kasden.

Scott Kasden in the southlake town square. Call him for a consult 817-416-9980. Great doctor. You will like him from the moment you meet him!!

Three months after surgery and I feel great...no limitations, no pain. I still have some numb areas on my hips and abdomen, but definitely no pain. I use prescription scar cream once a day. Right now, the scars are worse than ever. They did warn me at the doctor's office that they would look red, puffy and raised at the three month mark and not to worry. They were right. It's not too bad though...just itch and really dry. This should only last a couple of weeks. All of the swelling is totally gone and I look and feel great. Would do it all over again!!

It has now been 7 weeks since my surgery and I am able to do everything, no limits. I am still numb in my lower abdomen, hips and thighs...could take awhile for the muscles to fully recover, but am not feeling any pain. If I could do it all over again, I would! Waiting until the winter is so smart!! If I would have known about having to wear the drains and baggy clothes for first couple of weeks, I would have waited! So much easier to cover up and hide drains with sweaters!! I live in Texas in 100 degree heat...was a lot harder! I took off a total of 11 days from work. I still go to the doctor for check ups once a week. Great doctor!! I should be getting my scar cream tomorrow. (Appt's only take about 15 minutes, easy to fit in during a lunch break if you work close to your doctor).

OMG, I don't think that is normal!! I had my TT exactly 2 weeks ago today. My tummy looks great!! Normal color, nice and flat. I do have three drains in, (one on each hip and one above pubic area). My pain is ok, I came back to work yesterday. I should have my drains removed tomorrow but I only have a 'sore' felling, no real pain. I was close to your size....5' and about 130 lbs, after having two kids. I have never heard about the blackening of the skin or pealing.