Is it normal to have loose skin, Like soft skin? When I bend over I can almost, almost pinch an inch, but otherwise my stomach is flat. Is this normal? When I sit too, it kind of feels soft. Right after surgery up until 2 weeks ago my stomach was rock hard. Should I be worried? Should I pay better attention to what I'm eating?
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April 9, 2015
Answer: Loose skin after tummy tuck. 8 weeks po. Should I be worried?
Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. What you describe is commonly encountered after this procedure. Patients will like their “flatness” immediately after surgery; then, these same patients are disappointed for a period of time once swelling of the tissues occurs. In the...
Based on the pictures you have provided and your goals and expectations, I believe that you will have a very nice result with liposuction alone.I agree that cool sculpting will likely be as costly as liposuction without the optimal results liposuction can provide. If in 6 months you...
This is the result of the way the tummy tuck operation affects the blood supply to the belly button. In the end, it should be fine. It will require some close follow up from your surgeon. This is not pus so don't worry.
