It's been a month that I had my tummy tuck. The doctor suggested that I not do the lipo. I had asked because I have a small waist to begin with and big hips didn't want it to be disproportionate. The doctor suggested not to have lipo said I didn't have enough fat. I am 5/4" and 124 lbs. My legs are thin. I work out but my stomach and sides were my problem area. When i first had the tt it seemed fine because I was swollen, now one month later not swollen I feel fine I love my tummy but feel like I am wearing a donut around my hips. I hate it so much I am having anxiety issues and attacks I am so obsessed with my hips that I don't want to go out anymore and will only wear loose clothing. I feel so thin on top with huge donut hips. When i went for my three week post op the doctor said it looked great. He called the nurse to look also and I know that she noticed my hips. I said I was going back to the gym she said work out if it doesnt go away come back for the lipo so I know it's not just me. I knew I should have had it all at once. How long before I can have the lipo of hips and flanks done is three months enough time. i want to call and schedule procedure right away so I can rest. Has this happened to any one else :{
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The basic idea behind the "avelar" tummy tuck is that a layer of fat is left on the abominal wall. This layer of fat should preserve additional lymphatic vessels which allows the tummy tuck to be performed without a drain. Although you benefit from not having a...
Painful umbilical hernias, post-partum or not, should be repaired as soon as convenient. Weight loss will not correct the issue, and the hernia can potentially become a real health problem.
If the optimal weight range for cosmetic surgery has been reached, then the hernia can be corrected at...
Maybe - but the questions are (1) why and (2) what can you reasonably do about it at this time?
First of all, it is too early to tell. It takes at least several months for things to "settle" after this much surgery and I would not be comfortable making a statement on what the...