I'm intrested in having a mommy makeover with a tummy tuck. I have dermatographic (skin writing) and was wondering if that would cause an issue w a plastic surgeon. My pcp says I'm completely healthy for surgery. My skin welts when scratched but they dissappear within 10 minutes. I just really need a plastic surgeons opinion because I'm traveling out of country for my procedure. Thanks in advance
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Walking after a tummy tuck is encouraged to help prevent blood clot formation. Right after surgery you will be limited to getting up and walking around your house several times a day. But once cleared by your surgeon you may be able to increase to walking around the block after a couple of weeks.
Thanks for your inquiry. Using your own breast tissue in the lift pattern can enhance the upper pole, but the volume often settles. You could proceed without an implant and always add an implant or fat grafting in the future to augment the upper pole.
You may be experiencing something known as “fluid shift”, which can
lead to internal dehydration; this is common after undergoing multiple procedures.I would encourage you to carefully monitor
your fluid intake, watch for unexpected bleeding or other changes, and schedule
a follow-up visit wit...