I’m a 28 year old female, 5’2 and 124 pounds. I had Vaser Liposuction just a year ago to correct excess fat on my lower stomach that I couldn’t seem to lose with working out and eating healthy. Since my recovery - I’ve noticed my stomach has less definition than before and there seems to be excess skin or fat above my belly button - making me look bigger/less fit than I am. Is there any non surgical or less invasive options to correct this issue?
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Fat cannot be trimmed away at the same time of the tummy tuck in the area of the tummy tuck. However, if medically stable, liposuction could be done to remove excess fat.
Thank you for your question regarding whether a classic tummy tuck is the best option for you, and the likelihood of getting a 'new' bellybutton, as well as assessing the presence of diastasis recti based on your photos.
From your description and the concerns about skin elasticity and abdominal...
Hello Polite3981,
I'm sorry to hear about the ongoing discomfort you're experiencing at your incision site more than a year after your extended tummy tuck with muscle repair (ETT with MR). Persistent pain in a specific area of an incision can indeed be distressing and warrants a thorough...