I had gastric bypass surgery in Sweden 2 year ago. I had complication like abdominal hernia. I had lot of rash difficulty to clean my self back pain and my primary doctor told me probably lot skin in my belly. I'm very sure you the perfect doctor to help me. I had Tricare insurance they told me if the necessary surgery because the problem affect my everyday life. Maybe can cover?
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You mentioned you have reached your weight loss goal and are able to maintain it and are finished having children. Those are indicators that you are ready for your tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. Remember to closely follow your surgeons post op instructions for optimal results. Good...
If you think about drawing a football shape from your belly button down to your hips that would be approximately the skin that is removed from a tummy tuck.. Using the stars going bottom to top, the lower two would be most impacted. Your surgeon will be able to give you a more specific estimate...
These small suture abscesses can occur after a tummy tuck. The fastest way to get them to heal is to have your surgeon remove the suture knot. After that with minor home care the area typically heals well and fairly quickly.