I am four months post fleur de lis abdominoplasty and I still feel so tight, is that normal?

I seriously doubt that Medicare will cover the procedure.  Because Medicare doesn’t preauthorize procedures there is no way to know for sure ahead of time.  Therefore your surgeon will expect payment ahead of time.  You can always try billing Medicare but your chances of success are slim.

Unfortunately, this is not all that uncommon when there is a vertical component to the tunny tuck. It is a result of inadequate blood supply. In the vast majority of cases this will heal over time simply with good local wound care. Of course, this was not what you had hoped for and it often...

Dear abdominoplasty2018, What you are experiencing is very common and last for several months after surgery. Be patient and keep in contact with your surgeon. Best wishes. Dr. Gervais.

From the submitted photos you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. This would address excess subcutaneous fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. Liposuction can be added for contouring if desired. The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy. BodyTite would not be able to...

Swelling is common and expected after a tummy tuck. It can take three to six months for the new contours to develop and up to a year before your final results. You may want to explore lymphatic massages to help with drainage if your surgeon states that is contributing to your swelling.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. I would recommend liposuction not help reduce the areas of diet and exercise resistant fat to better contour your stomach, waist, and back.  This assumes your skin quality is sufficient quality to shrink down appropriately.  Hope this helps.