2 weeks ago I started getting a distended abdonmen,noticed a large hard lump all across the top of my belly button (about softball size). I look about 5 months pregnant (im not pregnant). ive had severe bowel changes, abdominal pain on right & left side, nausea, vomiting, yellow bile diharreah with black specks. Dr sending me for ct. Could a hernia be that large? Muscle issues from abdominal surgeries? Went ER, did xray only. Said it showed no bowel obstruction and see my dr for hernia?
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Hi and thanks for the question. Liposuction takes approximately 16 weeks to see significant results. So hang in there and re evaluate 4 months after surgery. Best of Luck - Dr. Hardy...
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I tell all my patients that though they may feel like going back to a desk job at two weeks, it takes about four weeks to start to feel like your old self again and you need to pace yourself or you will feel tired. You did have a major operation after all. Also, no ab...
Hi and thank you for your excellent question. Fat embolism, while possible, is extremely rare with a tummy tuck with liposuction. The increased risk that has been seen with a BBL is likely due to the fat transfer portion of the operation and the technique of the surgeon. This being said, ri...
