I think I'm a good candidate for a skin-only tummy tuck. I don't have diastasis, I'm thin and in good shape -- I just have a lot of loose skin all around my navel from carrying two big babies and two c-sections. I don't want an unnaturally flat stomach, I'd actually prefer to retain the subtle curvature I already have, just without the loose skin. What could I expect from a skin-only tummy tuck in terms of length of operation, anesthesia, post-op pain, and length of recovery? Thanks.
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Answer: How long is typical for recovery after a skin-only tummy tuck? Is the surgery itself any shorter?
Dear sweetlife, I had similar case this week and I canceled surgery. I referred the patient to an internist , to find out the reason for the anemia and bring the hemoglobin level to, at least, above 10 . Cosmetic surgery is purely elective surgery and risk should be reduced to a minimum. Hem...
Speak with your surgeon about their specific recommendations. After a tummy tuck with liposuction I use a binder for the first week. I then have my patients wear a garment for an additional two weeks. They can then wear something that's more comfortable, like Spanx, for the next three weeks. At...
The swelling of your feet could be a normal result of surgery. Elevating your feet and watching increased salt intake may help. However, you will want to notify your surgeon about what you are experiencing so pulmonary embolism can be ruled out.
