Hello! Thanks for your question and the photo. At five days post-op, you still have plenty of recovery time ahead of you — which means you also have plenty of time for your results to change, settle and become more natural-looking. Rest assured that it is still much too soon to be concerned about what you see. In all likelihood, the area around your navel will become smoother as your swelling goes down and as your skin adjusts to its new positioning.
You can always contact your plastic surgeon to ask them about the recovery process and ensure that you are healing as expected. Your surgeon may also have suggestions on how to reduce swelling more quickly or how to nourish your body and skin as you heal. Good luck!
Hello, and thank you for your question! Discoloration can be a normal side effect of breast reduction, and every patient’s experience with how long discoloration last is different based on their body and their surgical process. Without photos, an in-person evaluation and more information about your surgery, it is impossible to say whether your redness is part of your recovery process or if it is the result of a complication.
I highly recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment with your plastic surgeon so they can determine the cause of your concerns. If the redness you describe is worsening instead of improving, or if is is accompanied by any other symptoms like fever or excessive pain, tightness or swelling, be sure to schedule an appointment right away as these could be signs a more serious complication such as an infection. I wish you the best in your recovery!
Hello! Thanks for your questions and the photos. Unfortunately, I’m afraid I cannot offer the personalized advice you need without a face-to-face evaluation. You seem to be in good general health with young, elastic skin, which makes you a good candidate for a variety of cosmetic procedures including the ones you mention. You should schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. In person, your surgeon will be able to give you a better idea of how you can achieve your aesthetic goals. They can also recommend a procedure or combination of procedures best suited for your needs. Best of luck!
Hello, and thank you for your post and the photos! In your case, it is very difficult to make a recommendation without an in-person evaluation and more details about your surgical and health history. Just from the pictures, you do seem to have good skin elasticity on your stomach, which leads me to believe that you may not need a tummy tuck at this time. Liposuction may be able to remove some of the stubborn fat, though it will depend on several factors including your BMI, how much fat you want to remove and whether you have experienced any changes in your body with diet, exercise and weight loss. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body procedures. They will be able to offer more specific advice and can help you understand what your body would respond to best. Good luck to you!