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Congratulations on having had the tummy tuck procedure. The absence of bruising does not necessarily correlate to the quality of results you can expect after the procedure.  The degree of bruising/swelling will vary significantly from one patient to another.  I hope this helps.

Appears as a very good early result after ONE WEEK!!! Best to discuss with your surgeon about wearing jeans this early. 

This is an important question in any body contouring surgery.  While a tummy tuck is not a weight reduction procedure (in fact some patients gain some minimal weight immediately after surgery due to swelling), there is some fat removed.  Most of the correction is due to skin excess...

Even in the best hands, complications can occur. Most doctors hate complications as much as patients do and want to do everything they can to correct a problem that was a result of their surgery. If you approach your surgeon  in an non-confrontational way you should be able to work out a...

Timing and planning of multiple surgical procedures is a common question and patient concern.  Combining an abdominoplasty and a repair of a femoral hernia is an unusual request.  You will need to have a general surgeon involved in the repair of the femoral hernia as this is not...

Great question.  When you raise your arms after a tummy tuck, it will be more uncomfortable than slipping into a button down garment.  So, plan on purchasing a few new pair of PJs for the initial postop period.  After the first few days, I don't think it will be as much of an...