18 days post opp tt and not happy not sure if this is swelling or if my stomach is still going to have all this access skin? I love my sergon and trust him but I thought I was supposed tobe a lot tighter than this
Answer: Loose skin Typically after a tummy tuck the skin of the abdomen is fairly tight and it appears that your skin is a bit loose. There is also swelling present which may make it difficult to tell what is going on. Allow some more time to let swelling improve and follow up with your surgeon as scheduled
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Answer: Loose skin Typically after a tummy tuck the skin of the abdomen is fairly tight and it appears that your skin is a bit loose. There is also swelling present which may make it difficult to tell what is going on. Allow some more time to let swelling improve and follow up with your surgeon as scheduled
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Loose Skin Still Present After Abdominoplasty Without knowing exactly what was done during your surgery, it is impossible to say what your final result will be. That being said, it usually takes at least three months for all of the swelling to go away. It is important to wear an abdominal binder/ compression on the area all the time for the first six weeks - even longer if possible. Just be patient, follow your surgeons postoperative instructions, and see where tings are at in three months. I hope this helps.
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Loose Skin Still Present After Abdominoplasty Without knowing exactly what was done during your surgery, it is impossible to say what your final result will be. That being said, it usually takes at least three months for all of the swelling to go away. It is important to wear an abdominal binder/ compression on the area all the time for the first six weeks - even longer if possible. Just be patient, follow your surgeons postoperative instructions, and see where tings are at in three months. I hope this helps.
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck thank you for your question and your photos. It's difficult to assess your progress from Photos alone. It's best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!Dr. Dhaval M.PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago-Water Tower Place, Oakbrook, Hoffman Estates, South Barrington
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck thank you for your question and your photos. It's difficult to assess your progress from Photos alone. It's best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!Dr. Dhaval M.PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago-Water Tower Place, Oakbrook, Hoffman Estates, South Barrington
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January 6, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck post operative swelling Thank you for your question and thanks for the photographs.
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January 6, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck post operative swelling Thank you for your question and thanks for the photographs.
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January 4, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck results Thank you for the question and photos. At 18 days after your surgery there is bound to be a lot of swelling. As far as loose skin, once you've healed some more you should be able to tell if enough skin was removed or more needs to be removed. Have this conversation with your plastic surgeon along the way so that you both know how long you will wait prior to making a decision for a revision if needed.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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January 4, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck results Thank you for the question and photos. At 18 days after your surgery there is bound to be a lot of swelling. As far as loose skin, once you've healed some more you should be able to tell if enough skin was removed or more needs to be removed. Have this conversation with your plastic surgeon along the way so that you both know how long you will wait prior to making a decision for a revision if needed.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
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