Since I had my mommy makeover surgery I've noticed from the side that my butt looks flat. Before the surgery it was bubbly and has always stuck out. My husband laughs at me and thinks I lost my butt and it's not funny. I do admit, it looks flat.
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A concern in combining these procedures is that an important part of your recovery from breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery is early ambulation (walking around). This is to help lower the risk of blood clot formation. The bunion surgery could affect your ability to walk around as needed.
The determining factor for recovery after these two procedures is the tummy tuck. My patients usually require at least some minimal help for the first five days and then, soon thereafter, can be quite independent with driving and being able to leave the home and take care of themselves.
Swelling after a Mommy Makeover is common and expected. While some swelling can exist for several months, much of the swelling will have subsided after 6 to 8 weeks. Your surgeon will give you specifics on restrictions, but typically I advise my patients who are healing normally that they can...
