Hello! I have an odd question. I've gone through a couple of consultations for a TT and I think I'm ready to move forward. I do have one odd question that I forgot to ask, and that's about bloating and it's affect on a TT. I have IBS-C and struggle with SIBO so I get a bloated/distended stomach very easily if I eat something that doesn't agree with me. I'm worried about that happening while dealing with the tightness after the surgery and it's affect on the TT. Any thoughts?
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From your photos it appears you have a good result from your tummy tuck. It doesn't appear that the muscle repair has failed from your photos. A CT should be able to confirm if that occurred. It can take up to a year after your tummy tuck to see your final results.
An in person examination is always best but it seems the shape of your abdomen is from visceral fat. This is not addressed through liposuction or the tummy tuck as it is behind the muscle wall. Weight loss will improve visceral fat. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation...
A mini tummy tuck will accomplish all that you mentioned in your question. This procedure removes less excess skin than a full tummy tuck. There will be no incisions on the belly button. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful that explains the different types of tummy tucks.
