I am 5dpo from a full tummy tuck. Standing (besides the major swelling) I'm really happy with my results. I had pretty bad stretch marks so I was still left with these. Here is the problem. When I sit my skin seems to get thin and wrinkly, mainly where the stretch marks are and the swollen thin skin above my incision almost seems to want to roll over or hang over my incision. When the swelling goes down will this loose skin get worse? Should I expect to have loose skin when standing also?
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When you stepped on the drain you may have pulled it out far enough that you have lost the seal. The drain tube actually has many small holes in it, all of which are supposed to be under the skin, and only the portion with no holes should protrude outside. When a hole in the side...
Neither of these conditions would likely prevent you from having this surgery, but they can increase the risks. Tummy Tuck has been associated with higher risk of blood clots than a breast augmentation, and is likely to have a greater impact on your ability to get around ("mobilize")...
Swelling normally takes a few weeks to subside. On average, most of the swelling goes away after about 3 months, and depending on the extent of surgery, this may even take up to 6 months. A full tummy tuck will involve a lengthier recovery period than a mini. During these weeks and months,...
