Is it possible to lose your butt volume after tummy tuck ? I know this question may sound dumb but I'm truly concerned. I'm 5'2 and before surgery I weighed 140. I had a nice butt that was given to me after the birth or my daughter. Some how that has suddenly vanished. I haven't lost much weight . Jeans and clothes still fit the same. I do feel tense in my butt area and I'm still walking slightly hunched over (16 days post op today) . Is this at all possible ?
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This question is best answered by your surgeon as opinions may vary. Cool packs/ice may be helpful for pain management and swelling after injury, but after a tummy tuck the abdomen often has altered sensation. If the ice packs are left in place too long as they can impact blood flow. Your...
You are still early in your healing from your tummy tuck. Swelling is common and expected. Your belly button should improve as you continue to progress. If not your surgeon can advise options to assist in healing.
Birth control medications increase your risk of blood clots. Typically we recommend that patients stop birth control medications two weeks before surgery and resume it two weeks after surgery. The increased risks of blood clots is not great, so some patients will choose to remain on birth c...
