My tummy often bloats making me look 6 months pregnant. I am seriously considering a tummy tuck but worry this will not solve the issue. I am also worried if I get the surgery and I experience bloating it could cause serious harm to the healing tissue. Should I get this surgery to solve this problem or is there another treatment I should consider to stop the abdominal swelling. I am 5'8" and weigh 145lbs. I also eat healthy and work out 3 times a week.
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Thank you for your question about anesthesia for your tummy tuck.The best protection is to be sure your anesthesia is given by or directly supervised by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and that your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.Anesthesia today is very safe - and allergic...
Thank you for your question about your tummy tuck.It is fortunately very unlikely that the massage damaged your muscle repair.But it seems likely it caused some swelling.Although many surgeons recommend it, I prefer my patients to not have massage or have only very gentle massage for at least 3...
Thank you for your question about a tummy tuck.It is hard to answer this question without an in-person exam to look at all aspects of your torso.Form the front it suggests you might carry weight on your tummy - despite being so slim and fit. The answer might be liposuction or a muscle...