I'm very concerned about the numbness in the scar or loss of feelings in new skin. I think it's not uncommon for the TT patients to have numbness in scar. But one of them says the numbness would be forever but she could be wrong. I remember feeling numb in the very little scar on my finger from accident when I would rub until it took at least five years and no more numbness. Does it happen with different scars than tummy tuck? Can they have full feelings back in tummy tuck like before surgery?
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Thank you for your interesting question. When a plastic surgeon removes loose skin during procedures such as a tummy tuck, the excised skin often has some fat cells attached to it. However, the primary goal of these surgeries is to remove excess skin and, in some cases, tighten the underlying...
Dear Goddesszhy,
Your question is very common among patients who are considering simultaneous tummy tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedures. Balancing the healing process for both can be a bit challenging but it is definitely manageable with the right precautions.
Post-operatively, it's...
Congratulations on your upcoming tummy tuck surgery! It's great that you are already conscious about the role of nutrition in recovery. Indeed, a high protein diet is essential after surgery to help repair tissues, reduce inflammation, and support wound healing.
Although it's important to...
