Hi! I had a tummy tuck , lipo and fat transfer to my Butt on June 17. So far I'm happy with my results, my tummy tuck scar is healing pretty well bs fast. My back and tummy are still a bit sore and swollen but that's to be expected. We have a trip planned when I'll be 8weeks to Ireland!! I can't wit!! BUT he flight will be over 8 hours , at 8 weeks po will I be ok ?
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Abdominalplasty: long flight 8 weeks after BBL?
Thank you for your question and photo. Every surgeon has a different protocol regarding postoperative management of their patients. Given the fact that you have had a complication with your necrosis this is something that should be directly addressed by your surgeon as you should be...
I just performed surgery on a patient with this issue. She did great, but I performed it at the hospital to make sure all conditions were ideal.. Best to review with your doc.
It is not uncommon after TT with muscle plication to have pains in the muscle or irritation of the muscle as the muscle goes through the repair stage and nerves regenerate. These should lessen with time.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA