I got my tummy tuck done last year in May, I was 5'3" 152 pounds now I am 145.lbs, I go to the gym regularly and my stomach still never gets completely flat. My question is, did my doctor leave too much skin on my stomach? Or did he not liposuction the area well enough. My stomach sticks out so much it looks like I'm pregnant. And this had been going on since right after the surgery. At first I thought it might be swelling but now it's been too long and I don't know what to do but I'm not happy.
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July 8, 2016
Answer: Why does my stomach stick out after my tummy tuck?
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For safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.Therefore, you must be a healthy person, within an appropriate BMI and no history ...
Thank you for your question. It is quite common for the genital area to swell after undergoing either a tummy tuck or liposuction. The swelling will usually subside within 3 months. Make sure you address any concerns you may have with your primary surgeon. Best wishes in your rec...
Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (2 weeks post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr....