Is 3 L of Fat Removed Equivalent to a Drop in Dress Size?

Results after an extensive procedure such as a full tummy tuck can take several months.  Swelling can last for a long time as your body recovers from the procedure.  Patients sometimes can have some areas of stubborn swelling that last up to a year or even longer.  Exercise can...

There are not any scientific studies that document the return of sensation and resolution of swelling after tummy tuck surgery. The short answer is that we do not know . I can tell you that from my experience if my patients are in excellent health before surgery and they undergo Manual Lymphatic...

Hi there- Because the concept of a reverse tummy tuck requires that the skin be pulled upward towards an incision under the breasts, the scars and transposed tissues are constantly fighting gravity, and are located in an area where scars under tension are often prone to thickening. I...

I use exparel for nerve blocks in all of my abdominoplasty procedures.Instead of just injecting the exparel into the skin or muscle, I actually perform a *true* nerve block of the intercostal nerves that supply the abdominal wall with sensation. My patients have been thrilled, and you can see...

There is really no way to know what anatomic feature is creating your objectionable contour without more information.  Your pre-surgical profile, knowledge of techniques incorporated in your abdominoplasty, and physical examination are important.  If still uncertain, I would look at CT...