It’s been 8 weeks post op tummy tuck and lipo. My belly button seems to be off center. Will it return to the center? . I can see it and it makes me nervous and uncomfortable.
January 25, 2018
Answer: TT results Dear rockstar84,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 8 weeks post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides, you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 25, 2018
Answer: TT results Dear rockstar84,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 8 weeks post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides, you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 25, 2018
Answer: It is normal not to have your belly button perfectly in the midline as was determined by a study and I know my own belly button is off center (no tuck yet). That isn't an excuse but just stating some facts. When lining up belly buttons with tummy tucks, if there is any curvature to your spine, that will impact the appearances. The lower midline is determined by the extension of your cleft upwards and sometimes those can be to the side and not perfectly centered. But at this point, there isn't much to do besides focus on healing, listening to your surgeon instructions, and hopefully things may improve to your satisfaction. If it does not, your surgeon should be open to your critique and to provide you options on how to achieve what you desire.
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January 25, 2018
Answer: It is normal not to have your belly button perfectly in the midline as was determined by a study and I know my own belly button is off center (no tuck yet). That isn't an excuse but just stating some facts. When lining up belly buttons with tummy tucks, if there is any curvature to your spine, that will impact the appearances. The lower midline is determined by the extension of your cleft upwards and sometimes those can be to the side and not perfectly centered. But at this point, there isn't much to do besides focus on healing, listening to your surgeon instructions, and hopefully things may improve to your satisfaction. If it does not, your surgeon should be open to your critique and to provide you options on how to achieve what you desire.
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