I had a tummy tuck with liposuction of ten areas. However my love handles look as if they have not been touched. The doctor tells me this is swollen and will go away with time. I see no difference as the time goes on. I am 8 weeks post op. Also will my belly button stay this big and open?
July 13, 2015
Answer: Substantial swelling persists for many weeks after abdominoplasty. Everything disagreeable about your appearance at the moment can be explained by swelling. Remain patient and stay in touch with your surgeon.
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July 13, 2015
Answer: Substantial swelling persists for many weeks after abdominoplasty. Everything disagreeable about your appearance at the moment can be explained by swelling. Remain patient and stay in touch with your surgeon.
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July 13, 2015
Answer: Swollen love handles after tummy tuck with liposuction. Will this change in time? Thank you for your photographs and questions. Unfortunately only your surgeon knows what took place during surgery, and without a physical exam it is difficult to tell you whether your hips/flanks have swelling or were not liposuctioned. In my opinion, from the photographs posted, it does look like your abdomen and flanks were recontoured. At 8 weeks you may still have some mild swelling present, but most should have resolved by now. Your belly button will not change much from its current appearance, but i recommend you voice all your concerns with your surgeon, as they will want to ensure that you are happy with your results and that your questions are appropriately answered for reassurance.
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July 13, 2015
Answer: Swollen love handles after tummy tuck with liposuction. Will this change in time? Thank you for your photographs and questions. Unfortunately only your surgeon knows what took place during surgery, and without a physical exam it is difficult to tell you whether your hips/flanks have swelling or were not liposuctioned. In my opinion, from the photographs posted, it does look like your abdomen and flanks were recontoured. At 8 weeks you may still have some mild swelling present, but most should have resolved by now. Your belly button will not change much from its current appearance, but i recommend you voice all your concerns with your surgeon, as they will want to ensure that you are happy with your results and that your questions are appropriately answered for reassurance.
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