I'm 30 yrs old, 5'7, 246lbs, I'm relatively healthy (dont smoke/drink), no health problems, hysterectomy at 18, 1 child. My expectation/goal is not to be skinny, but proportionate for my body type. Weight loss has been a struggle for me having PCOS. I've maintained my weight over the years. Although I'm not happy with what the scale says, I know my body,I know what I can do with it, and I'm content with everything except my stomach. Please share your thoughts, comments, concerns! Thanks
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February 17, 2015
Answer: Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck without weight loss? Should I consider lipo and where?
Why? for two reasons:-sometimes the duration of the surgery may reach >3 hours, which is the limit your bladder may be full of urine, and if it gets full you may wee spontaneously on the table or just get hypotension and arrythmias during the anesthesia-if the bladder (urinary) is full may be...
“Swelling” 6 weeks after tummy tuck surgery may or may not be normal; it is best to be seen in person ( by your plastic surgeon) for precise diagnosis and treatment. Generally speaking, abdominal wall "swelling" after tummy tuck may be related to:
1. Swelling in the soft tissues. &nb...
...to stitch the Scarpa's fascia, which is the layer between the skin and the muscles, and is the layer of support of the subcutaneous fat.çEasy to solve: revision and suture correctly of all the layers.