I had a hysterectomy 3 years ago. IMMEDIATELY after the surgery my lower abs have a PERMANENT pooch. What caused this?
Answer: Abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs but it is possible that your abdominal wall was injured at the time of hysterectomy. If this is the situation then you would need to reinforce the mechanical strength of the abdominal wall and mesh is required. The technique I recommend is abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement, if you are not planning future pregnancies. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. Tummy tucks do hurt more than hysterectomies.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs but it is possible that your abdominal wall was injured at the time of hysterectomy. If this is the situation then you would need to reinforce the mechanical strength of the abdominal wall and mesh is required. The technique I recommend is abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement, if you are not planning future pregnancies. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. Tummy tucks do hurt more than hysterectomies.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Do bellies permanently pooch after a hysterectomy? Hello. Great question. With out images and a personal examination is difficult to provide a proper assessment of your pooch.
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Answer: Do bellies permanently pooch after a hysterectomy? Hello. Great question. With out images and a personal examination is difficult to provide a proper assessment of your pooch.
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July 22, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck It is difficult to comment on what occurred during your hysterectomy to cause the excess in your abdomen. The good news is that a tummy tuck addresses the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and repairing abdominal wall laxity. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation to learn more.
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July 22, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck It is difficult to comment on what occurred during your hysterectomy to cause the excess in your abdomen. The good news is that a tummy tuck addresses the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and repairing abdominal wall laxity. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation to learn more.
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July 30, 2019
Answer: . Do bellies permanently pooch after a hysterectomy? 2. Is TT recovery harder or the same as a hysterectomy? Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately without an in-person examination, or full series of photographs, it is difficult to comment what may be the source of your “pooch.” Most often this is loose skin that was exacerbated after the hysterectomy and can be treated with a tummy tuck procedure. Most patients feel their hysterectomy was more painful than a full tummy tuck. Hope this helps.
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July 30, 2019
Answer: . Do bellies permanently pooch after a hysterectomy? 2. Is TT recovery harder or the same as a hysterectomy? Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately without an in-person examination, or full series of photographs, it is difficult to comment what may be the source of your “pooch.” Most often this is loose skin that was exacerbated after the hysterectomy and can be treated with a tummy tuck procedure. Most patients feel their hysterectomy was more painful than a full tummy tuck. Hope this helps.
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July 30, 2019
Answer: Permanent pooch after hysterectomy. Is TT recovery easier than hysterectomy? You probably had some skin laxity which is typical after pregnancy especially and with the scar contraction which is typical as part of healing the skin above formed an over hang. This is common after Caesarean sections as well. Recovery after TT varies with surgeons but in my hands with attention to several factors most return to work in one week. Because the dissection is superficial to the abdominal muscles and they are not cut in a TT the recovery is significantly faster than hysterectomy.
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July 30, 2019
Answer: Permanent pooch after hysterectomy. Is TT recovery easier than hysterectomy? You probably had some skin laxity which is typical after pregnancy especially and with the scar contraction which is typical as part of healing the skin above formed an over hang. This is common after Caesarean sections as well. Recovery after TT varies with surgeons but in my hands with attention to several factors most return to work in one week. Because the dissection is superficial to the abdominal muscles and they are not cut in a TT the recovery is significantly faster than hysterectomy.
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