What is wrong with my belly button after BBL and tummy tuck? (Photos)

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Also I got a bbl and tummy tuck but I don’t see any hips? I am one month and one week I understand I need to heal. And it takes time to see final results and I don’t know how mother cells work? But I’ve seen bodies like mines get surgery & right then and there you see the difference of hips in the area there is none. I don’t understand do I need implants to get that hourglass hip look ? Please let me know also about my belly button it looks scary.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Your bellybutton will heal in time just keep it clean and covered with gauze, I recommend additional liposuction of your upper and lower back with fat transfer to hips.Always see a board certified PS.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Anakaren97,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Michael J. Denk, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, your not healing as quick as you should. Your belly button needs local wound care by a knowledgeable plastic surgeon, and will undoubtedly need some secondary surgery to improve its overall appearance. Your hips are still swollen and should continue to improve, but you may very well want additional liposcution and fat grafting to get the results you wish. Please seek the advice and care of an experienced PS, preferably board certified. Best of luck.

What is wrong with my belly button after BBL and tummy tuck? (Photos)

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