i want to get a tummy tuck and I just recently quit smoking about 3 weeks ago, and in those 3 weeks I've had a total of 4 cigarettes (I've been marking it in a calendar). - i exercise 2-3 hrs 4-5 days a week and go to the sauna for about 30 minutes every day I exercise. I read that going to the sauna could help with removing the nicotine from your body....is this true? will lab test results tell if i have nicotine in my body? could the lab results determine if I would be safe for surgery? Regards
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February 10, 2015
Answer: No Tummy Tuck until Nicotine-Free for 6 Weeks
You appear to have significant laxity of your abdominal wall that exercise probably will not change. A physical examination would be best, but it looks like you would have a great result from a standard tummy tuck. Seek consultation with a reputable plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck.
There is NO method in the world and in no one's hands to change the location of the belly button, it is impossible it displaced, I recommend you check the preoperative images to compare and understand.Btw, it seems you have hypertrophy and retraction of the scar around it, you need conservative...
I agree with my colleague, but the other consideration is that narcotic pain medicine can easily result in constipation. In addition to drinking plenty of water, you need to make sure that you are back to a regular bowel regimen. I suggest checking in with your surgeon for his or her guidance....
