You should be commended on educating yourself before your plastic surgery procedure, specifically abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. During an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, an incision is made in the lower abdomen. Tissue dissection is carried upwards to the bellybutton or umbilicus. Further tissue...
I would definitely wait 6 to 8 weeks after your abdominoplasty to reach any conclusions. It can take up to eight weeks after an abdominoplasty for the abdominal swelling to disappear. Then there may be certain days when you are more active and the abdominal swelling recurs for several days. This...
Hi,
Be sure your PS is aware of your situation and concerns.
Based on your improving condition, you will probably be OK for surgery. However, your PS and the anesthesia provider will have to make that decision based on your condition prior to surgery.
Thanks for your question and...