7/6/18 surgery date. Bulging on lower left, weird vertical 'slot' belly button and im still very flabby in the upper abdomen, moreso on the right. PS now wants to revise doing a longer horizontal incision along with a vertical incision from navel to horizontal incision. With the repositioning my belly button. Please see photo of the new scars i would have. Does this sound like a good technique for me? 60kgs, 5'5", 39yo.
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July 15, 2019
Answer: I had a mini TT w/ muscle repair+lipo. Minimal result. My PS wants to revise with vertical incision. Does this sound right?
BMI is not the only factor when considering if someone is a candidate for a tummy tuck, but it is one of them. A BMI of 30 or under is recommended in order to keep risks such as infection and poor wound healing from increasing. Having a BMI below 30 is also recommended to allow your surgeon to...
The purpose of a binder is to support tissues as they heal as well as help control swelling. You should follow your surgeon's post operative instructions regarding wearing the binder. Typically patients are asked to wear the binder continuously at the beginning unless bathing or laundering the...
I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having from your tummy tuck. From your description you need to be closely followed by your surgeon. If the infection is not resolving further action is needed. Contact your surgeon promptly to discuss your findings.
