I'm about 10 weeks post op from a mommy makeover. I had a full tt and stomach was totally flat. Now it seems after my last lymphatic massage my belly isn't flat. I have a slight bulge- I do remember during the massage the pressure was a bit firm. Could this of damaged my muscle repair? I'm Very concerned about this. I went to see my ps to rule out fluid trapped inside. He said to give it time. I feel silly asking this question but- did it ruin my results?!
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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...
Dear Dayna99322, I tell my patients that scars can take up to a full year or more to be "mature". Generally speaking if a scar is white you may consider the scar mature. Any color (red, purple, pink) in the scar suggests ongoing biological activity. In larger/longer scars you may have...