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As someone who performs more tummy tucks and more total surgeries than almost anyone, I can tell you that preoperative anatomy such as hernia or short umbilical stalk or thin flap or umbilical repositioning closer to midline or umbilical repositioning higher on the flap to maintain proportions can make these issues much more complicated than others may admit. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your picture. I agree with my colleague that your bellybutton is larger than it typically should be. Hyperpigmentation may resolve with time but it can be aided by the use of hydroquinone for short period.
Discuss this problem with your plastic surgeon. Be sure his before and after photos include many, many belly button surgeries that look beautiful and natural. If not, consider seeing another plastic surgeon.
Poorly planned umbilical re positioning, too wide an opening is seen in your posted photos. To solve this dilemma only IN PERSON consults are recommended...
Your belly button seems to be larger then most. Several factors can contribute to this but the only correction is surgical revision. This can usually be done under local anesthesia. Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and he/she should be able to give you a few options.
Dear momof4girlys,Your belly button appears to be bigger than ideal. I cannot tell if you have hyperpigmented or hypertrophic scarring from the photo. If you are early, there is a possibility that the belly button may improve. Once all healing is done, options with regards to improvement can be discussed.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
Yo are asking whether you should get a tummy tuck or a brazilian butt lift. These two procedures are not interchangeable so I am unclear what you are asking. A Brazilian Butt Lift will make your butt bigger, but will not make you stomach that much smaller (even if significant amount of...
Florida is the only state that has specific limitations on fat removal if not done in an accredited surgery center. There are however safe limits that should be discussed with you prior to surgery.
Yes, it is very normal. It looks as if you are healing very well, swelling after tummy tuck can take up to a year and yes, you retain more fluids and may feel more swollen as the day goes by and during your periods. Be patient, you are doing great.
It sounds as though your surgeon wants you to remove the drain, Presumably he has not seen you. If you are putting out 1200 cc of fluid through your drain, something is not right. See your surgeon and do not remove your drain.
This soon after surgery you should check with your surgeon before changing any medicines you take. S/he will probably give you permission to start the melatonin again.
Sometimes when areas of skin get stressed like after surgery, their pigment can change color. Any healing and scarring (which is concentrated around the belly button after a tummy tuck) can go through color changes but should lighten with time. Just give it a few more months and then...
