For 3 years now my LOWER ABDOMEN has been feeling very tender/tight and overly sensitive. Its very uncomfortable to live life normally. Only wearing a strap gives relief CT and Ultrasound were normal - I think it maybe internal scar tissue and maybe a trapped nerve. I have reached out to many surgeons in Toronto who have all declined to help without seeing me, saying there is nothing they can do. Will massage therapy help or will I need revision?
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Hello. Since you maintain a stable weight, follow a diet and exercise regularly, and don't have enough loose skin, you don't qualify for a tummy tuck. You're more likely to benefit from a second Vaser lipo session to improve definition, as further weight loss doesn't seem necessary. You can...
The distinction between the two procedures depends on the condition of your lateral thighs and buttocks, both of which are covered in the photos submitted. With that much weight loss, it is highly likely that a simple tummy tuck and lipo will be insufficient because the left over skin laxity is...
Congrats on the weight loss! Based on your pictures, it does appear that you still have some loose skin of the lower abdomen. Additionally, there is a little bit too much fullness of the skin just above your incision. I see this really commonly, and I generally recommend liposuction in the...