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If the hernias have been solidly repaired and have healed normally, you should be able to exercise and work on developing your "6-pack". Often, significant dietary efforts are needed to get slim enough for the muscle development to show up.
Without pictures- it's impossible comment accurately. the six pack is a result of well defined rectus muscles intact muscle fascia and a minimum of subcutaneous fat over the muscle. This requires an optimal nutritional and exercise lifestyle. The Plastic surgeon can help this by insuring that the midline hernias are repaired and the overline fat is minimal. Physical exam is required.
percentage body fat depends on your diet. If you've never had a sixpack and you're over 25 it's unlikely you will ever have one. You may have to accept the fact that you may not find what you're looking for.
The panniculectomy portion and the cosmetic portion can be performed and recorded separately with regard to time in the operating room for insurance purposes.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Thank you very much for your question. If in fact you feel like you are forming a seroma, you should contact your operating plastic surgeon as soon as possible, and be seen in-person for an examination. However, limiting the amount of sodium intake in your diet will surely help your situation,...
It is unlikely that you have caused any suture damage from sneezing and it sounds like the bulge is due to a fluid accumulation. A seroma (or fluid collection) is a common and frustrating problem after a tummy tuck. I recommend being patient and wearing compression garments to help minimize the...
There are numerous options available for pain relief after tummy tuck which I'm sure your plastic surgeon can recommend to you. Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
Thanks for the question and pic. It appears that you are healing the area after some breakdown. The area will eventually heal. Be patient and keep in close contact with your board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
Yes, you have a seroma. You need to see your surgeon. Let's hope they are in the same country/ state/ city as you are. Seromas are a common but annoying complication of abdominoplasty, provided they do not become infected. Best wishes, Mark.
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