Hello, I am 40 years old, 103 lb, 5'3" with 2 kids. Waist 25" before I had kids. Post tummy tuck it is 29". My weight is the same as pre kids. My surgeon and physical therapist say the muscle repair was successful. My abs are together. Surgeon sent me for a CT to check for ovarian cysts. Results normal. What might be causing my distended abdomen? Is it reasonable to expect a better result? Thank you.
Answer: Abdomen You do look distended and may have some food issues that are causing this. Please be checked for food allergies. EMSculpt treatments to help tone and build you abdominal muscles could also be helpful, but you would need to be at least 6 months out from surgery.
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Answer: Abdomen You do look distended and may have some food issues that are causing this. Please be checked for food allergies. EMSculpt treatments to help tone and build you abdominal muscles could also be helpful, but you would need to be at least 6 months out from surgery.
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Answer: Bloating or visceral fat If there is no subcutaneous fat and the muscle repair was successful, then there is a good chance that the issue may be related to either bloating or visceral fat.
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Answer: Bloating or visceral fat If there is no subcutaneous fat and the muscle repair was successful, then there is a good chance that the issue may be related to either bloating or visceral fat.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Persistent Abdominal Protrusion Post Tummy Tuck: Evaluating the Options Dear Lindsayb920,
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Persistent Abdominal Protrusion Post Tummy Tuck: Evaluating the Options Dear Lindsayb920,
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Not flat after a tummy tuck If you are not flat after a tummy tuck then it is either weakness of your stomach muscles and despite being re-approximated and in good position they are still weak so plank exercises over a year will help to flatten your abdomen. The other reason for not having flat tummy after a tummy tuck is internal fat otherwise known as visceral fat can cause bulging in the upper or lower abdomen and despite being very thin can still benefit from weight loss.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Not flat after a tummy tuck If you are not flat after a tummy tuck then it is either weakness of your stomach muscles and despite being re-approximated and in good position they are still weak so plank exercises over a year will help to flatten your abdomen. The other reason for not having flat tummy after a tummy tuck is internal fat otherwise known as visceral fat can cause bulging in the upper or lower abdomen and despite being very thin can still benefit from weight loss.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Six months post op If the muscle repair is intact then the issue is possibly behind the muscle wall. I encourage you to visit with a GI specialist to explore potential causes of the abdominal contour. Your surgeon is your best source to guide you towards causes as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Six months post op If the muscle repair is intact then the issue is possibly behind the muscle wall. I encourage you to visit with a GI specialist to explore potential causes of the abdominal contour. Your surgeon is your best source to guide you towards causes as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.
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