I had a Breast reduction & Tummy tuck May 18, I feel my flanks are just excess skin. I run and exercise but can't lose the love handles. Also can I still be swollen after 4 months??
September 11, 2015
Answer: Do I need a flankplasty to make my love handles look better after my tummy tuck? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after tummy tuck surgery. Yes, some degree of swelling can still be present even four months after surgery. At this point, I would suggest ongoing time/patience before you make any decisions whether or not to proceed with revisionary surgery. In the longer-term, based on your photographs and description of goals, it is likely that you will benefit from additional skin excision and liposuction surgery. I would suggest that you continue to discuss your questions/concerns/goals with your plastic surgeon in a calm/constructive fashion, in front of a full-length mirror. Also, make sure that you continue to maintain your goals with diet/exercise/healthy lifestyle. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Do I need a flankplasty to make my love handles look better after my tummy tuck? I am sorry to hear about your concerns after tummy tuck surgery. Yes, some degree of swelling can still be present even four months after surgery. At this point, I would suggest ongoing time/patience before you make any decisions whether or not to proceed with revisionary surgery. In the longer-term, based on your photographs and description of goals, it is likely that you will benefit from additional skin excision and liposuction surgery. I would suggest that you continue to discuss your questions/concerns/goals with your plastic surgeon in a calm/constructive fashion, in front of a full-length mirror. Also, make sure that you continue to maintain your goals with diet/exercise/healthy lifestyle. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with longer-term.
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