I'm 4 weeks post op from a full Tummy tuck with muscle repair and Liposuction to hips and flanks. For the last 2 weeks, I hear popping sounds and sometimes I feel popping sensations in my belly. Is this normal? If it's a suture, would I feel any pain or discomfort? Is this just part of healing?
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There should not be a problem having a hysterectomy after undergoing a tummy tuck. Yiou stated that it was to be performed via an abdominal incision. Gynecologists typically use a low incision which conforms to your abdominoplasty scar. In my experience, gynecologists usually obtain very good...
The hybrid tummy tuck (R) is a short incision tummy tuck that tightens the entire abdominal fascia, both above and below the umbilicus. It was originated in this office. It was specifically designed for fit moms with minimal loose skin but a bulge due to the ripped fascia.
The recovery is...
Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend that they take 10 days off of work, three weeks off of cardio at the gym, and six weeks off of weight training and yoga exercise. If you have a job that requires heavy lifting over 10 pounds, I recommend th...