I have been told after having my first child that my uterus was tilted slightly during a gynecological examination. 3 children later, I'm still being told the same thing by different gynaecologists. I plan to get a Mommy Makeover and was wondering, what benefits does a tummy tuck have? Is it possible to it can un-tilt my uterus, or disadvantages, will it cause more harm eventually?
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Answer: Can a Tummy Tuck incidentally fix a slight tilt uterus
It's not typical for swelling to resolve and then begin again. You are doing the correct things by keeping in close contact with your surgeon and following post op instructions. From your description your surgeon is monitoring you and exploring potential causes.
You should be able to achieve toned abs after a tummy tuck, however extreme dieting is not recommended. The description of "beach abs" is not specific but with regular exercise and following a healthy balanced diet you should be able to achieve a nice physique. Perhaps working with a...
Each surgeon has her/his own protocol, however it is less common to have staples than not. Your incisions will have layered closures but the top most layer is not typically closed with staples. Speak with your surgeon for her/his preferred technique.
