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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The purpose of drains is to collect fluids from the abdomen as it heals after a tummy tuck. They are typically in place for 7-14 days and help to prevent seroma formation. Is it possible to have a drainless tummy tuck and not develop a seroma? Yes. However I use drains for my tummy tucks and...
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...
