I am 5’5”, 126lbs. My weight hasn’t changed since my procedure. I think that my procedure didn’t work for some reason. I had a small bump before the surgery and I still have a bump, it’s just lower. I am so disappointed because now I also have scars! Also, I hate my belly button! It’s discolored, bumpy and looks unnatural. It had been 6 months since my procedure. What do you think went wrong? What can I do to get a flat tummy?
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Our meta-analysis (link below) revealed that a "drainless tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with progressive tension sutures" was more effective than the traditional "tummy tuck with drains" in reducing seroma (fluid buildup) and reoperation rates, with no significant difference in hematomas or...
This is difficult to answer without a physical exam one. A good maneuver you can try at home is gently tapping the area to see if there is a "water bed" effect or rippling of the skin versus the normal bounce of skin. The water bed effect would suggest a fluid collection below. It is also...
Dear Trustworthy4185,
Thank you for your question. Yes, you can definitely have a tummy tuck after a panniculectomy. I know it might seem a bit complicated, given that you've had a panniculectomy over a decade ago. But let me assure you, it's doable.
A panniculectomy primarily focuses on...
