Dr Knox is an amazing surgeon, such a lovely man you feel so comfortable as soon as you walk in the door. I could not be more happier with my results. I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family.
For years I saved for this operation and after 7 years I finally made the decision to wait no longer. I only wish I had done it sooner. Dr Know was not only friendly and welcoming from the first meeting, but have me in depth information regarding the procedure prior and have me a realistic outcome for my body shape. The pain afterwards was quite bad for the first two weeks but in comparison to the results - I would do it all over again in a heartbeat if I had to. Almost 5 weeks post op and feeling fantastic.
Hello, Ideally you should be at your target weight and stable at that weight for 3 months before you embark on surgery. But a consultation prior to that stage is probably a good thing. You can get good information from forums and research but a consultation will be specific to you and might point out areas that you may not have considered or give you more targeted detail on what you want. An early consultation doesn't commit you to surgery but it will probably optimise your knowledge and perhaps be even more of a motivator. Best wishes
Hello, Pain pumps are a part of "mainstream" management including after tummy tuck. However their effectiveness varies depending on which research study you might read. Pumps will reduce rather than eliminate pain and you can get powerful pain relief from careful injection of the "ab" muscles at the time of surgery - this gives good relief for 12-15 hours without a tube from your tummy to the external pump. Of course 12-15 hours is still short so like many things there is a trade-off. Generally, I can get very good pain control without these devices so I don't routinely use them - but I wouldn't criticise those who do. The attached link might be of interest. Best Wishes
Hello anon6587, "Recovered" can mean different things - by day 18 you shouldn't be bruised but you will still be a little swollen and you might feel nervous about being bumped in crowded areas like travel queues etc. If your implants are behind the muscle you will still be uncomfortable with shoulder girdle movements and wearing a backpack or even a day pack wouldn't be such a good idea. But if your bags/luggage is taken care of by others you should be OK. Perhaps check whether your surgeon would prefer that you stay close before leaving. Best wishes
Hello, If the mark you have is definitely from suction then it's hard to see how you could develop a contracture - I think you can relax! But, just be sure that you are not mistaking it for some other deeper problem ie something coming up from deep rather than a skin mark from a partner. If in doubt, check it out! Best Wishes
Hello and thanks for the photographs. A tummy tuck should flatten the lower abdo fold so you have no overhang unless you have your hips flexed. The operation will improve the bulge in the upper abdomen but the word is improve. You are right about weight - this operation wont significantly change your weight. If you can realistically drop a little prior to any surgery then that will assist your result, but an unsustainable crash-diet is counter productive. I don't think you will get to the shape seen lying flat, but you will still be a lot more shapely. There is so much variation from person to person that it is hard to second guess your precise outcome. Your Plastic Surgeon should be able to show you a big range of results in girls of similar size and shape - that will probably be your best guide. Best Wishes
