Had lower body lift 5 week ago but my tummy doesn’t look as flat as others so I’m disappointed. Surgeon said he didn’t want to do it too tight at the front because he didn’t want the back to pull. I’ve had no post surgery issues as such and I do definitely look better then before however, I am disappointed
Answer: Swelling post-op Dear Ellestar, Thank you for your question and pictures. Your scars are healing well and you have had no post-op problems. You are still only 5 weeks post-surgery so will still have significant swelling - this can get worse before it gets better as you start to become more active. It will normally take at least six months to settle, often up to a year, so please be patient and I am sure that you will no longer be disappointed. This is big surgery and results are not instant - as much as we would like them to be. Stay in touch with you Plastic Surgeon for reassurance. Congratulations on your recent surgery and I wish you well. Best, Marcus
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Answer: Swelling post-op Dear Ellestar, Thank you for your question and pictures. Your scars are healing well and you have had no post-op problems. You are still only 5 weeks post-surgery so will still have significant swelling - this can get worse before it gets better as you start to become more active. It will normally take at least six months to settle, often up to a year, so please be patient and I am sure that you will no longer be disappointed. This is big surgery and results are not instant - as much as we would like them to be. Stay in touch with you Plastic Surgeon for reassurance. Congratulations on your recent surgery and I wish you well. Best, Marcus
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Too early to judge Many thanks for your query. At 5 weeks you will still have a LOT of swelling - let this settle for 6 months before judging the result.You have said that you are improved, so why disappointed? Your surgeon has been safe as is evidenced by no immediate post op problems. Safety is our primary concern always.Sit tight - it will improve further with time.BestMark
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May 21, 2019
Answer: Too early to judge Many thanks for your query. At 5 weeks you will still have a LOT of swelling - let this settle for 6 months before judging the result.You have said that you are improved, so why disappointed? Your surgeon has been safe as is evidenced by no immediate post op problems. Safety is our primary concern always.Sit tight - it will improve further with time.BestMark
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