Please help. 15 weeks ago I had mini abdominoplasty, with DR repair and umbilical hernia repair. Loved my innie afterwards, but now it seems to become a outie again? Changes happened over the last week or so. I was very careful during my recovery and only started light exercises two weeks ago. What can be the cause of this change and will it be possible to do revision under local anesthesia?
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Yes, you can convert a mini tummy tuck to a full tummy tuck but it won't be for several months. At eight days post op swelling is expected and will continue for several more weeks. Try to be patient and closely follow your surgeon's post operative instructions for optimal results.
It’s not uncommon to feel tired during the recovery period after a mini tummy tuck, especially in the first few weeks. Your body is healing, and this can require a significant amount of energy. Make sure to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and follow your surgeon’s post-operative care ins...
The pins and needles you've been experiencing need to be discussed with your surgeon. This could be a result of nerve involvement due to the issues you experienced. Your surgeon should follow your progress.
