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This question is best answered by your surgeon who is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. I typically advise my patients to avoid strenuous activity for six weeks after a tummy tuck unless instructed differently. You want to give your body time to heal properly and not over stress it.
Generally, I instruct my patients to resume physical exercise at 8 weeks after surgery without any restrictions. I would consult with your surgeon for what he/she instructs his patients to do regarding exercise after surgery.
I agree that a mini TT will likely be ok however you would need to find a good team of gynecologist and plastic surgeon to pull this off. Unfortunately the unpredictable part would be the gynecology component- that surgery may take a while and to have a plastic surgeon on "standby" waiting for ...
Congratulations on your weight loss! From the photos you will have the best results from a full tummy tuck. This will address loose skin, excess fat, and correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy. A panniculectomy only removes the apron of skin. It will not...
Your swelling can be an indication that you are overdoing it. Is the swelling better before you work out or on the days you don't go to the gym? I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns and your work out routine. Returning to strenuous exercise more gradually may help.
The only way to permanently address stretch marks is to surgically remove them. If not addressed they do tend to fade some over time, but they will always be there. I've included a video about stretch marks that I hope you find helpful.
You have constriction of your belly button scar. This means that the scar has grown tight into a circle and makes the opening look really small. It is easy to fix with an outpatient procedure in the office where the scar is removed and the belly button is re-sutured. This can be done...
From the submitted photo you are a great candidate for a standard tummy tuck. A mini would only address loose skin and muscle wall separation below the belly button. You have it both above and below. The standard tummy tuck would remove excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall...
