Three years ago, I had breast reduction & a full tummy tuck. Since day one (through today), my stomach skin feels like it is being pulled tightly down towards my pelvic region & it is really hard to take deep breaths. The only way I can get a deep breath in is by lifting my breast and thoraic skin straight up and then I can take a deep breath. Surgeon told me after surgery that he "sinched" my muscles like a tight corset, but I hate this. Can anything be done to fix issues?
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Thank you for your question. Even after a tummy tuck, it would be expected that you have some skin excess (which creates wrinkling) when you bend forwards, otherwise you would struggle to stand up straight! You may be able to try some non-surgical skin tightening treatments to help with the...
Thank you for your inquiry! Scar creams can be used on scars to minimize appearance as well as silicone scar sheets. Lasers such as Microneedling can also be performed to minimize appearance as well. We would love to see you in person or virtually to discuss treatment options or schedule a...
Since you waited over 3 years from your surgery, your surgeon does not "have to revise" your surgery. Before you consider surgery, please be checked for food allergies.
