18 Days Post Full Tummy Tuck and Have Huge Love Handles, Is this Part of the Swelling? (photo)

December 23, 2011
Asked By:ChristinaS in springfield, MO

Well..Where do i begin..Have to say this probably has been the longest 18 days ever...Im finally feeling back to normal No pain at all..:) can sleep on my side can bend over but still taking it very slowly can walk stand up just back to normal life again.The only thing is im Unhappy with my tummy tuck..Yes i was fully aware it wouldnt be perfect an i would still have some work to do.But im left with huge love handles an the top of my belly doesnt feel tight anymore scar is so high on my hips :(

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December 25, 2011

Answer: Huge love handles after tummy tuck--what this means.

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 25, 2011

Answer: Huge love handles after tummy tuck--what this means.

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