Hi My name is Katherine Beamon, I’m 53 years old , weigh 220lbs. I had a tummy tuck done 2 1/2 years ago. I’m still tight n uncomfortable each and every night. This has been a mentally and Emotionally hard Journey for me. My scar and belly button looks so unattractive. The inside of my stomach feels like I’m stuck with glue and needs to be pulled apart. My back constantly been hurting and the left side of my side feels like a cramp all day every day for years . I need help immediate. Thank you
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There are a few ways you can help to prevent getting a seroma after a tummy tuck:
- First, make sure you follow all of your surgeon's instructions for post-operative care. This will help to ensure that your incisions are healing properly and will help to reduce the risk of infection.
- Second,...
It's difficult to tell from the limited photo but it does appear you have excess skin. An examination is needed to determine if further skin removal in the form of a tummy tuck revision is indicated or if liposuction would be adequate to address your concerns.
From the photos provided it appears you received a full tummy tuck. The small vertical incision on your low scar represents the closure of your old belly button. It appears the stretch marks that were above your belly button have been moved lower. The skin from a tummy tuck is removed...
