11wks post op, the swelling is going but the mound looks large & cone shaped. an ultrasound scan showed there's still inflammation on my right side under the scar, also in the middle there's a larger area of scar tissue, could this be what is making the mound look more prominent? is the tummy suppose to go in just before the scar then back out for the mound? also on the other photo, is this what is called a dog ear? I still think the button looks too high :/ im pleased the overhang has gone now
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The weight of tissue removed in a full tummy tuck and liposuction of the flanks is highly variable. In my own series of patients, the range was 1/2 a pound to 13 pounds with an average of almost 5 pounds for the weight removed by a tummy tuck alone. Liposuction of the trunk...
Activity after surgery is a question best reserved for your surgeon. There are specifics about your case that other surgeons may not know. On average most tummy tuck patients need about 6-8 weeks before returning to strenuous activities. Best wishes.