I had a FTT 4 days ago. I have a hip to hip incision and 2 drains. However, my belly button is untouched.. I am very short waisted so it looks fine, the placement is perfect. My question is everything I read about untouched belly buttons say that it is a mini TT. I definitely needed a full as I had a pouch above my BB.. Has anyone ever heard of a FTT without touching the BB?
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Rather than speculate, you are better off to go back in person to see your plastic surgeon. Nothing beats a direct examination of the area. Usually muscle separation is not a large component of a male tummy tuck since pregnancy has not been an issue. You will have peace of mind by...
I would try to get some resolution before your liposuction surgery, because if whatever is tried fails. an open operation may be required.
This looks big enough that your surgeon should be able to aspirate the fluid with a needle, or insert a drain.
The issue with a well established...
You have lots of issue and questions so bear with me for a full answer here:
First lets differentiate a diastasis recti from a hernia. Your rectus abdominus muscles are up and down muscles on either side of your belly button. They are covered by a thin but strong layer of tissue...