I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 7 months ago. About 5 weeks ago I also had some liposuction done to the lower abdomen area as it has never been flat since the tummy tuck. At the moment it’s still not flat, especially in the evenings. My stomach is flat in the morning but as soon as I eat or drink something I get a round stomach. Is it possible that my muscle repair wasn’t tight enough? My surgeon insists that the muscle repair is intact. I’m 5’3”tall and weigh 107 pounds.
March 1, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck results Thank you for your question and photographs. It is not uncommon to experience long term swelling after a tummy tuck procedure. Tissue healing and swelling usually completely resolves at one year post-op. It is difficult to assess whether or not your abdominal wall tightening is adequate based on these before and after photographs. I recommend following up with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an in person examination and to discuss your concerns. Good luck!
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March 1, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck results Thank you for your question and photographs. It is not uncommon to experience long term swelling after a tummy tuck procedure. Tissue healing and swelling usually completely resolves at one year post-op. It is difficult to assess whether or not your abdominal wall tightening is adequate based on these before and after photographs. I recommend following up with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an in person examination and to discuss your concerns. Good luck!
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February 28, 2018
Answer: TT Results Dear Patient: I'm sorry to hear about your post-op TT results. I would need better photos of before and afters, and even with that, a personal examination is the best way to assess what's going on in your case, whether the TT you had has tightened your abdominal wall enough or whether you have ongoing long-term swelling. Post TT swelling is normal, and it usually will increase as your activity levels increase. Usually at about a year post op you should finally see the swelling gone. Follow up with your Board Certified Plastic surgeon, and lets hope that all resolves in your favor. Hope this helps!
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February 28, 2018
Answer: TT Results Dear Patient: I'm sorry to hear about your post-op TT results. I would need better photos of before and afters, and even with that, a personal examination is the best way to assess what's going on in your case, whether the TT you had has tightened your abdominal wall enough or whether you have ongoing long-term swelling. Post TT swelling is normal, and it usually will increase as your activity levels increase. Usually at about a year post op you should finally see the swelling gone. Follow up with your Board Certified Plastic surgeon, and lets hope that all resolves in your favor. Hope this helps!
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