Worried about the outcome 5 days post op. of my belly button? does it look Normal? Do you think it will look better once the swelling goes down or would I need a revision? Very concerned about the outcome, anything I can do to make it improved?
Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear naiay,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Tummy tuck results Dear naiay,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Five days post op I know it's hard to be patient but more time is needed. You are very early in your recovery and can expect changes as tissues heal and swelling resolves. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. It can take up to a year to see your final results.
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Answer: Five days post op I know it's hard to be patient but more time is needed. You are very early in your recovery and can expect changes as tissues heal and swelling resolves. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. It can take up to a year to see your final results.
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September 30, 2019
Answer: Results will settle and look more natural in time Hello! Thanks for your question and the photo. At five days post-op, you still have plenty of recovery time ahead of you — which means you also have plenty of time for your results to change, settle and become more natural-looking. Rest assured that it is still much too soon to be concerned about what you see. In all likelihood, the area around your navel will become smoother as your swelling goes down and as your skin adjusts to its new positioning.You can always contact your plastic surgeon to ask them about the recovery process and ensure that you are healing as expected. Your surgeon may also have suggestions on how to reduce swelling more quickly or how to nourish your body and skin as you heal. Good luck!
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September 30, 2019
Answer: Results will settle and look more natural in time Hello! Thanks for your question and the photo. At five days post-op, you still have plenty of recovery time ahead of you — which means you also have plenty of time for your results to change, settle and become more natural-looking. Rest assured that it is still much too soon to be concerned about what you see. In all likelihood, the area around your navel will become smoother as your swelling goes down and as your skin adjusts to its new positioning.You can always contact your plastic surgeon to ask them about the recovery process and ensure that you are healing as expected. Your surgeon may also have suggestions on how to reduce swelling more quickly or how to nourish your body and skin as you heal. Good luck!
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August 28, 2019
Answer: I am 5 days post op after a tummy tuck and worried about the line in the middle? Hello. Great question. At 5 days you are still very early in your recovery process. There is still a lot of swelling present. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.
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August 28, 2019
Answer: I am 5 days post op after a tummy tuck and worried about the line in the middle? Hello. Great question. At 5 days you are still very early in your recovery process. There is still a lot of swelling present. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.
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December 22, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck result Hello,5 days is too early to tell what the result will be. It is likely that the line is due to sutures placed to hold your abdominal skin down to your abdomen while it heals and from cinching in your waist. I would recommend talking to your surgeon about this as he/she will be able to best inform you. It looks like you will have a nice result but have to be patient. All the best in your recovery,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX
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December 22, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck result Hello,5 days is too early to tell what the result will be. It is likely that the line is due to sutures placed to hold your abdominal skin down to your abdomen while it heals and from cinching in your waist. I would recommend talking to your surgeon about this as he/she will be able to best inform you. It looks like you will have a nice result but have to be patient. All the best in your recovery,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX
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