I had lipo done with tummy tuck. My "muffin top" area is much bigger on my right side. Has been from the beginning. And my belly isn't flat. I've lost a few pounds since surgery so know it can't be from weight gain. My question is, am I stuck lopsided? Could it be swelling? I just feel 11 weeks post op I shouldn't be lopsided and my belly should be flatter. The unevenness is very noticeable thru clothes. And was hoping to not still have excess skin or "rolls"
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We routinely perform outpatient tummy tuck and body lift type procedures on healthy patients without difficulty. For patients who live within 30min drives, I will let drive home. Longer commutes can be challenging after a tummy tuck, and we have those patients stay in a hotel next to our surgery...
It is best to ask your board certified plastic surgeon who did your surgery. I do not tie knots in suture like that. It appears to be placed there specifically, perhaps to be removed at a later date? This is not what a spitting suture looks like. It is best to talk with your surgeon - even a p...
It is usually recommended to keep the JP drains in until there is less than 30 mL over 24 hours. The time the JP drain is in can range from 1 to 3 weeks. Every patient is different and it is up to your surgeon to determine when your JP drain needs to come out. Most patients can...
