I had a full tummy tuck and breast lift 7 months ago. There have been many complications since then. I have also had to increase my synthroid dose recently and I’m not sure if it’s related. I’m sure it’s not normal to increase in swelling to the point of moderate to high pain this long after surgery, especially since previous months were good.
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Thanks for the question. The first question is did you have a full tummy tuck? A full tummy tuck involves translocation of the umbilicus, meaning the belly button stalk is moved to a different location. This would involve the creation of a new belly button with sutures around the belly bu...
Your surgeon is correct. It will likely settle over a period of months. Don't panic - just are prepared for a longer than usual ride. Everything else looks great.
Yes blood vessels will regrow after surgery. Due to blood supply concerns it is not recommended to have liposuction of the abdomen at the same time as a tummy tuck. However it is safe to do so once fully healed from surgery. Generally you will want to wait 6-12 months after surgery to have...
