Can I/will I need to use a 3 wheeler walker to help me around the house after a mini tummy tuck and liposuction?

Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. Pre op images are needed to properly examine your results. At 4 weeks, you are yet to see your final results. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down.

It is a rare individual in whom the mini TT produces the best result.  The mini TT would only address the skin below the bellybutton,  leaving the upper abdominal wall potentially lax. With a mini TT the bellybutton is not necessarily addressed sufficiently.   Would recommend that you consid...

Hello. Great question. It is normal to start leaking if no drain is put in. You may be leaking for a few weeks. Please follow up with your surgeon to closely monitor your recovery.

Thank you for this question. For the loose upper skin you can consider a reverse tummy tuck. This will help with the B.B. too. If the B.B. is the primary goal consider a nonsurgical skin tightening procedure or Sculptra with microneedling. Best wishes. Dr. Aldo

Sorry to hear that you are having these problems.  The exposed suture material needs to be removed, and the opening should be able to heal with thoughtful wound care, measures to reduce the risk of infection, and good nutrition.  I would encourage you to follow up with your surgeon, but if th...

Hello. Congratulations on your procedure. I will suggest discussing any post op instructions with your surgeon. Every surgeon has their own post op protocol.