Would I be a candidate for a mini tummy tuck? I also need minor abdominal muscle and umbilical hernia repair. Trying to go for the quickest recovery and littlest scar with best results. I am done having kids, I am fit and trim, 5'5", 120# and at my ideal weight.
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Liposuction of the abdomen, hips and waist with a mini-tuck will make a dramatic change in your mid-section and address the excess skin of the lower tummy. The limitation being some rounding of your abdominal muscles which will not be addressed. For that, a full abdominoplasty is needed. Still,...
Since the beginning practice, I use 10 days of Lovenox and I have the patients take home an SCD machine for 7 days on EVERY patient. Very low bleeding risk. Can't be too careful, there is no guarantee, and risk reduction is crucial when dealing with young moms.
Plastic surgeons and private clinics are generally well-prepared to handle in-surgery complications during liposuction procedures. Here are some key aspects of their preparedness and protocols:
Training and Experience: Plastic surgeons undergo extensive training and are skilled in performing...
