I lost 70 pounds, I’m 42 years old, 5’4 and weigh 145 pounds. I workout 4-5 days a week. I had a full abdominoplasty. There was no lipo of the abdomen performed. I developed fullness in the upper abdomen s/p 1 mo. My plastic surgeon offered 3 ultrasound treatments which I did. I have a lot of laxity in the skin and the fullness is worsening. He discussed a reverse tummy tuck and removing a wedge from my inframammary area. I don’t think that’s enough. full abdominoplasty revision indicated?
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Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Bloating probably won't affect your procedure. But you should speak with your plastic surgeon first.
Anyway, if you decide to pursue surgery it’s very important that you f...
Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) After any surgery that goes through the abdominal wall (e.g., hysterectomy) there is some weakness of the abdominal wall---leading to a "pooch". Hopefully, as you heal that "pooch"...
Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Every plastic surgeon has his/her own protocol and recommendations. So answers here will vary. In general, most plastic surgeons want patients to stop using these sorts of...
