I am 3 1/2 weeks out from mini tummy tuck. The belly button is FAR lower than I am ok with (would like 2-3inches higher). I DO know that he sewed it in place in the new low spot. I haven't had my one month post op appointment yet. What can be done (least invasive) to fix this? Also I did not have lipo and my "woman bump" is too low. I am thinking I will have to have lipo to fix that..
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An in person evaluation is best, but from the photos it appears the contour of your abdomen may be related to visceral (internal) fat, muscle wall laxity or both. Visceral fat cannot be addressed with liposuction or a tummy tuck. It will improve with weight loss. Correction of muscle wall...
An examination is needed to be sure but you may be a candidate for a standard tummy tuck. This would remove excess fat and skin and correct abdominal wall laxity both above and below the belly button. Because the position of your belly button is higher you may have a small vertical scar to get...
I highly encourage your friend to stop using cigarettes, meth, or any other drug not approved by her surgeon. Cigarettes contain nicotine which constricts blood vessels. This can lead to delayed healing, wounds, necrosis, and infection. Meth is simply dangerous and can lead to a host of...
