Red and swollen belly button after tummy tuck, should I be concerned? (Photo)

In general abdominal muscle strength can help with spine issues. Therefore repairing the abdominal rectal diastasis can help abdominal strength and help with back support. I am not aware of any studies showing a specific effect on lordosis.

Tummy tuck opening should be a rare occurrence.  In a properly selected patient, with excellent technique, that should not happen very frequently at all.Best of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Congratulations on your weight loss. Waiting on surgery until you have accomplished your goal is a very good idea as the maximum amount of loose skin can be removed at that point. A tummy tuck will remove the skin and fat from the front of your body. A body lift removes skin circumferentially....

Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but congrats on completing your treatments. In regards to an abdominoplasty, if there was no radiation to the area, then there should not be any strict contra-indications to proceeding with surgery. After chemo and radiation...

 I think it probably will be safe. There are several factors to consider number one where are your incisions and will the chair be massaging against those incisions. Also what position will you be in you cannot lie flat after a tummy tuck.  It would be best to ask your operative...

Thank you for your question. A tummy tuck removes skin and fat. In addition, at the same time, the muscles can be tightened to fix diastasis of the rectus muscles. In no way is this operation intended to help with pain, discomfort, posture, back problems, etc. Is it possible that people who have...