I am 12 weeks post op and I've noticed that when my husband and I have sex, I seem to swell more; especially in my pubic mound area. The next day, my abs are super sore! Is this normal?
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Visceral (or inside) fat refers to the normal fat that surrounds the intestines and abdominal content. This can not be reduced with an abdominoplasty- only with weight reduction. Outside fat refers to fat within the skin layer- this can be be reduced with surgery.
Looking at your pictures,...
Far more important than deciding if TT is for you is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let him explain why one technique may be better than another and if you need a tummy tuck. Many board certified plastic surgeons provide a ...
Scar tissue will continue to soften and improve over 12-18 months. However, if things have settled down after about 6-8 months and the healing has plateaued, you might want to consider scar revision. This is usually easier than a regular tummy tuck and can be done under local...