My stats: 6'1, BMI 27, recently lost 60 lbs. I workout 5 days/week. I want a TT to remove my loose skin. Had a consult and the Dr suggested the drain-less approach since I'm not getting lipo. Thoughts? Would I need to get a lymphatic massage even with no drains?
Answer: Tummy tuck Options Congratulations on your weight loss Toni!
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Answer: Tummy tuck Options Congratulations on your weight loss Toni!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck & Liposuction Thank you for your questions and photos. From your photos, you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. I would never sacrifice your end result by not using drains. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck & Liposuction Thank you for your questions and photos. From your photos, you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. I would never sacrifice your end result by not using drains. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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March 1, 2022
Answer: Drainless tummy tucks Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! From your photos it appears you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. In may practice I often use drains with my tummy tucks to avoid seroma formation and consequently rarely have a patient develop one.
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March 1, 2022
Answer: Drainless tummy tucks Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! From your photos it appears you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. In may practice I often use drains with my tummy tucks to avoid seroma formation and consequently rarely have a patient develop one.
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February 19, 2022
Answer: Are Drainless Tummy Tucks good to remove my loose skin? There is some amount of swelling after tummy tuck even if no liposuction is done. I don't know that you will find a huge benefit from the lymphatic massage.
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February 19, 2022
Answer: Are Drainless Tummy Tucks good to remove my loose skin? There is some amount of swelling after tummy tuck even if no liposuction is done. I don't know that you will find a huge benefit from the lymphatic massage.
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February 16, 2022
Answer: You will need at least one drain and LM is very helpful Hello. From your photos and your interest in body contouring, it seems likely that you will need an abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck-TT) and also liposuction. For the TT, a great number of plastic surgeons use progressive tension sutures (PTS) and these are extremely helpful to close the space between the abdominal wall and the overlying skin and tissue. That reduces how much fluid (seroma) is able to collect postoperatively, but many of us realize that a drain is still very helpful to expedite the healing process. Drains help remove excess fluid, and can be removed when the output is low. I have often found it somewhat more of a 'marketing tool' to recommend 'drainless surgery.' Best of luck! Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 16, 2022
Answer: You will need at least one drain and LM is very helpful Hello. From your photos and your interest in body contouring, it seems likely that you will need an abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck-TT) and also liposuction. For the TT, a great number of plastic surgeons use progressive tension sutures (PTS) and these are extremely helpful to close the space between the abdominal wall and the overlying skin and tissue. That reduces how much fluid (seroma) is able to collect postoperatively, but many of us realize that a drain is still very helpful to expedite the healing process. Drains help remove excess fluid, and can be removed when the output is low. I have often found it somewhat more of a 'marketing tool' to recommend 'drainless surgery.' Best of luck! Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 6, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck Tummy tuck removes excess skin, tightens the muscle and repositions the belly button. In order to achieve the maximum results, the abdominal tissue is undermined from the pubic region to the ribs/ costal margins.
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February 6, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck Tummy tuck removes excess skin, tightens the muscle and repositions the belly button. In order to achieve the maximum results, the abdominal tissue is undermined from the pubic region to the ribs/ costal margins.
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