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The tummy tuck can be performed after a bladder sling.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA................
Having had a bladder sling will not keep you from getting a tummy tuck. Find a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation and get all your questions answered. Good luck!
Absolutely… you should have no problem getting a tummy tuck with a bladder sling. it's very important that you seek the advice of a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of plastic surgery.I wish you the best.Dr. Gabbay.
Yes, you can have a tummy tuck after your bladder sling surgery. The two surgeries will not interfere with each other. I would recommend having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over your specific questions and concerns.
The answer is Yes. Tummy Tuck will not interfere with your previous operation. I recommend consulting a board certified plastic surgeon.
Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, it is absolutely safe to have a tummy tuck after a bladder sling. However, it's always best to speak with the surgeon who performed your procedure. I also recommend you seek out the advice of a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck to you!
There is no problem. Many women have bladder slings. It should not get in the way of tummy tuck. See a surgeon
Thank you for the question. Your previous surgical history should not contraindicate tummy tuck surgery. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
Thank you for your question. Certainly TT can be done in bladder sling patients. PL consult a board certified PS for evaluation.
Yes, tummy tucks are possible in someone with a bladder sling. Your plastic surgeon may check with the surgeon who did your sling if needed.
Any more weight you lose is great and will help the final result. A cosmetic procedure is something you should want for yourself. While in my hands it usually is a 1.5 to 2 hour surgery there are still real risks involved. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is a great start....
The rectus muscle attaches to the ribs and the separation can occur that high. A careful examination can verify this. A negative CT scan helps rule out a true hernia, which could be repaired during an abdominoplasty.
Hello,Swelling at one year is not expected. Typically, even after some ongoing trauma to the area, swelling is resolved and final results visible by 6 months. There may be other causes for this such as fluid retention or weight gain. I recommend that you share your concerns with your...
Yours is certainly a challenging situation, but by no mean precludes you from getting a tummy tuck. An incision such as the one you have may compromise the blood flow to abdominal flap used in the tummy tuck, but after so long a time after your operation, have reestablished bloodflow in the area...
It is perfectly normal to have numbness or swelling after a tummy tuck which is expected to slowly have sensation return to normal after many months and even years following your surgery. Although uncommon, permanent numbness and tingling can occur after tummy tuck surgery, especially in the...
It looks as if you are healing quite well. The discoloration can be some inflammation from sutures placed beneath the skin as they are dissolving. It will resolve over time.
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