Post-op acupuncture is said to increase vascular & lymphatic blood circulation, reduce pain, reduce swelling, and assist with nerve regeneration. Is there truly a benefit to post-op acupuncture? What timing in post-op recovery would you recommend? What else should I know about acupuncture which I may not be thinking about?
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December 19, 2013
Answer: Acupuncture increases blood flow to affected areas
Great job on your weight loss! Looking at your photo and your stats, it's possible that you may get significant skin tightening that will give additional improvement after the fat loss, but I think it's unlikely to completely resolve your concerns about lose skin in the lower abdomen....
The photograph demonstrates significant laxity of the skin when the abdomen is flexed. The striae in the remaining skin bespeaks poor quality. Although not reported in the history, my guess is that the redundant skin leading to an abdominoplasty is a function of significant weight loss.
Hello! I understand your concerns, but when a significant amount of weight like yours is lost, excess skin usually can't be solved with exercise alone, even with abdominal workouts. The skin loses elasticity and cannot fully adjust, so a tummy tuck is the most effective option to remove that...
