two years ago i had lipo and tummy tuck...now i have develop multiple bumps below my belly button and to the left of that. post surgery there was a small bump below belly button and the rest was numb about 5 months ago another bump showed up. my gyn had me do an ultrasound because he could feel them too. nothing showed up on ultrasound and showed results to my tt and lipo surgeon he was not concern now bumps 3x ln size! i see my surgeon in 3 weeks. any suggestions
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Answer: Problems with Bumps 2 Years after Tummy Tuck and Lipo: Possible Causes and Solutions
Hello, Yes, it is possible to do all three surgeries in one session. This would depend on how much tissue needs to be removed and how much excess skin needs to be tightened. It is best to consult with a board-certified facial Plasticsurgeon to determine which procedures are needed.
A tummy tuck...
Hi there, we recommend discussing with your oncologist about getting a tummy tuck after coming off of chemotherapy. You may need to discuss the risks and benefits with him/her. Some medications used in treatment can cause bleeding problems. So, if you plan on getting a tummy tuck, make sure you...
Hello, thank you for sharing your photos. Yes, you should have had a full thickness flap (FDL). This means that the entire layer of skin and subcutaneous tissue is lifted up and moved to cover the defect. In addition, the muscle layers are tightened. We recommend doing a FDL tummy-tuck if you...