I had surgery on Monday ( tummy tuck and lipo) and today is Saturday. I thought I would feel much better by now. Still very swollen, and my compression garment is very uncomfortable. It feels way too tight! Actually today has been my worst day recovery wise. Concerned because I was not fitted into this garment prior to surgery. I welcome any suggestions for other garments. I seem to read some docs use them while others do not? Just frustrated and down . Really thought I would be much better by now.
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Thank you for your question and photos.A formal tummy tuck takes all the skin from the belly button to the horizontal incision which is placed low within a garment line. Often the skin is loose but the excess does not allow for complete removal of the skin from the belly button to the pubic...
The area you describe above the navel is the second most common place to get a seroma after an abdominoplasty. It's possible that what you are experiencing is a chronic seroma. This should improve with time. A hernia in any area is possible but would be most unlikely. You should check in with...
A full tummy tuck would definitely address the issue of subcutaneous fat and would give you better results as it will also tighten your skin along the abdomen. This would give you a better body contour. It would be best to schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon for an...
