I am noticing that my compression garment is digging into my skin when I lay down. It doesn't feel too tight but I assume it has to do with the swelling.
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any cosmetic surgery, seeing your final results can take from several weeks for
some procedures to several months for others. A tummy tuck falls into the
second category. As healing progresses and recovery continues, your contours
will continue to look more refined, smooth and natural....
You would likely benefit from abdominoplasty and some liposuction. As your BMI is high, even losing another 10-20 pounds can make a significant difference, though the closer you are to your goal weight, the better the results will be of a Tummy Tuck. It is then important to maintain your weight ...
This can sometimes happen because the circular scar is trying to heal in a straight line. It is not scar tissue on the inside. It is the scar used to attach the belly button to the skin. The scar will likely need to be revised and the thickened scar removed or rearranged.