I had a full tummy tuck, lipo to the flanks, abs, tail bone in dec 2016. I look bloated and my belly button is closing up. The dr said he would fix the belly button. There seems to be extra fat that should have been removed and I just look bigger than I should after going thru this kind of procedure. Does this look normal to you? Is this normal for the belly button to close like this? The dr is very nice but I'm disappointed in the outcome of an expensive surgery. What do I do?
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I would recommend, if the budget and timing allows, to combine the two procedures so that you have only a single recovery time. Breast and body surgery is often combined and and is commonly referred to as a "mommy makeover". While the 8 hour time period for the surgery does seem to be on the l...
Thank you for your question. It is very important to remember bruising and swelling are going to happen and it will take some time for you to see your full result. You can expect swelling to last anywhere from a couple months. It will go down with time. Just remember to follow all of your post...
Hello,Although all surgery comes with risks, a panniculectomy is a very safe procedure. I would always recommend that my patients be at or near their goal weight before having surgery. Good luck!