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Atthis point in your recovery, it is much too soon to be worried about theoutcome. It takes time for the swelling to resolve. It may be 6months or more before the shape has reached its final look. Be patient. Watch your physicalactivity. Everyone is different.
This sounds like typical pain following a tummy tuck. If you are noticing more and more swelling and tightness the main concern would be if you are bleeding. Have the drains changed color? Is there significant swelling or just skin firmness? You should have pain and be uncomfortable after a tummy tuck which is the most painful cosmetic procedure. Call your surgeon to be safe. Cramping is likely typical discomfort after this operation.
At just 48 hours post tummy tuck, it is quite normal to be uncomfortable. It can take several days to several weeks before one may be comfortable, especially in moving and walking. Give things time to settle, but if you develop a fever or a particular area of swelling, redness, or tenderness, let your surgeon know. Best wishes, Dr Lepore.
Epinephrine has 2 purposes during the procedure. The first is that it causes the lidocaine, which is the local anesthesia, to last longer. Secondly, it causes vasoconstriction which reduces the risk of bleeding and bruising. You can certainly use the lidocaine without the epinephrine. I would...
A tummy tuck with liposuction and BBL would likely provide you with the best result based upon the pictures. The two surgeries can be combined in healthy patients.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
There a variety of tummy tuck scars, each with their trade-offs. Typically the longer the scar, the more skin tightening you can achieve. Based on your photos, I would recommend the traditional tummy tuck scar where the incision is hidden in your underwear line. If there is not...
I would avoid doing anything that could disturb your result. many stupid things have been done after 5 or more drinks.
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