Should I wait to have a tummy tuck until after I move?

Hello beaches2961, Thank you for your question regarding tightness after tummy tuck surgery. Tightness in the abdominal area is a common and expected sensation following this procedure, especially considering that you underwent the surgery just five weeks ago. The tightness you're experiencing...

Thank you for your question regarding hyperpigmentation after your tummy tuck. Hyperpigmentation around a tummy tuck scar, especially after a complication like a hematoma, is not uncommon. Hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin produces more melanin in response to inflammation or injury, which...

Hello Rozie, Thank you for reaching out. The darkened appearance and swelling of your belly button six months after a tummy tuck could potentially be the start of a keloid, which is an overgrowth of scar tissue beyond the boundaries of the original incision. To address a keloid, there are...

Hello My Body in Raleigh, NC. Thank you for your question regarding the feasibility of undergoing a tummy tuck as a type 1 diabetic. It's excellent to hear that you've managed your diabetes effectively, maintaining regular exercise and tight glucose control, as evidenced by your HA1C level of 5...

Hello siouxmac, Thank you for sharing your concerns. It sounds like you're experiencing some dissatisfaction with the results of your tummy tuck procedure. Based on your description, it appears that you may have undergone a mini tummy tuck rather than a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck...

Hello youngheart. Thank you for your question regarding the presence of lumps and discomfort you're experiencing 12 weeks after your tummy tuck. It's not uncommon to notice some irregularities such as lumps after a tummy tuck, especially within the first few months as your body continues to...