I had a full tummy tuck with DR repair but no lipo done 5 months ago. Picture on the left is pre surgery and one on the right was taken yesterday. My 'love handles' seem more pronounced and noticeable especially when I wear tighter fitting jeans. Do you think this extra skin/fat can be removed or should I try to lose weight? I'm 5 ft 9 and 150 lbs pre surgery and now 145 lbs. thank you!
June 19, 2016
Answer: 5 months post op, some advices: Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (5 months post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.If after six months post-op, I recommend you send us your photos again, to give you more information about how we can solve this problem.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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June 19, 2016
Answer: 5 months post op, some advices: Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (5 months post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.If after six months post-op, I recommend you send us your photos again, to give you more information about how we can solve this problem.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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June 18, 2016
Answer: Do I need Flankoplasty or Liposuction 5 month post Tummy tuck? I would suggest that you achieve your long-term stable weight and then evaluate the situation. If you continue to have diet/exercise resistant adipose tissue in the area (and concerns about the appearance of the "muffin top") liposuction and/or lipectomy ( extension of the tummy tuck excision) may be indicated.If this does become the case, make sure that you communicate your goals carefully. Sometimes, depending on the overlying skin elasticity, patients regret undergoing liposuction surgery only. Best wishes.
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June 18, 2016
Answer: Do I need Flankoplasty or Liposuction 5 month post Tummy tuck? I would suggest that you achieve your long-term stable weight and then evaluate the situation. If you continue to have diet/exercise resistant adipose tissue in the area (and concerns about the appearance of the "muffin top") liposuction and/or lipectomy ( extension of the tummy tuck excision) may be indicated.If this does become the case, make sure that you communicate your goals carefully. Sometimes, depending on the overlying skin elasticity, patients regret undergoing liposuction surgery only. Best wishes.
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