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When I am examining a patient to determine how good I can make their tummy look with a tummy tuck, if their stomach is round when lying down then I know that they have some fat internally that will prevent me from making their tummy flat when standing. If it is concave when lying down, then chances are very good that it will be flat when standing. If your stomach is flat when lying down, then it MAY be possible to be flat when standing. However, I would caution you to expect there to be a little bit of roundness when standing anyway; it is normal to have a little bit of roundness even in the "perfectly fit" person with an ideal physique.
Thank you for this great question! Yes, a bulging tummy present while standing which flattens out or becomes concave when lying flat is a very good predictive finding for a flatter tummy after tummy tuck. This is assuming a tight rectus muscle plication is performed during the procedure. Those individuals that continue to have a bulging tummy when lying flat suggests that excess fatty tissue remains within the abdominal cavity. These patients will obtain a better result if able to loose more of the intra-abdominal fat prior to the procedure.
Hi mymichelleAt three months, it is unlikely that you have disrupted the sutures. I don't understand exactly what "lightening up" means exactly, but usually people hear and or feel a "pop" when sutures break. I would recommend that you stay calm, and schedule a follow up visit with your d...
Thank you for your question. Please talk to your surgeon and ask for evaluation. I can not comment without a picture or more details of surgery.
Seromas typically develop 1-2 weeks after surgery, but if they go undiagnosed and untreated then they can persist for long periods of time. Some seromas will increase over time and this can lead to distension and stretching of the skin in the lower abdomen. If this is indeed what's happening,...
While many athletes have low heart rates, you certainly don't want to take a chance that you will have a severe complication. It would be in your best interest to see a cardiologist prior to having any surgery. Lidocaine can have toxic effects on the heart muscle, so it is important to make s...
Thank you for your question. Medical honey is typically used for open wounds. Yes, it is a real thing, and no, it is not common in terms of being used in the cosmetic Plastic Surgery world. If all goes well, you will NOT have open wounds from your tummy tuck, just a...
Hi JasSorry about your difficulties.I really can't say exactly what is going on or exactly why. I will tell you that it will be a long slog once you are in this position, so be brave and patient. Even if a bad scar results, it can be fixed later.I can only make a generic recommendation. Yo...
