Hi, I am wanting to fix my tummy (amongst other things), and am thinking about a tummy tuck. After the birth of my second child I was told I had a very wide separation which may require surgery to repair, plus I have a pouch of fat that's not shifting. One doctor has recommended a tummy tuck, and one has recommended lipo. Both recommendations have come from photos only so far, as I live in a very remote part of Australia. What would you recommend based on the pictures?
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Thank you for your question. A personal exam and
consultation is always best.That said after two weeks you are still in the healing and swelling stages so it is still too early to tell. During your post op visits, your surgeon will be able to monitor your progress. It is important to...
Hi Cindy, We have performed tummy tuck and similar procedures on Lupus patients, with no complications thus far. Medications you are taking may have side effects (e.g. impaired immune system) that require consideration, but if your Lupus is suppressed then vasculitis etc. should not impact on...
From your description it seems you are healing well from surgery. It is best to discuss resuming activity with your surgeon since he/she is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. At two weeks post op it's early to begin physical...