Can a Tummy Tuck Cause an Ulcer Later?

It is difficult to judge, but in some patients who have severe laxity of the abdominal muscle and fascia it is not always possible to get a washboard abdomen.  Also you may want to see your plastic surgeon to make sure your plication has not been compromise. There could be many reason...

Thank you for the question. Yes it is possible to keep your upcoming surgery private. The more time off you have the easier it will be to do so. “White lies" such as  having undergone a back  procedure or treatment may be helpful. Best wishes.

You need to submit a post op photo to assess properly what is going on. From the pre-op photo you should have had at least 8-12 lbs of tissue excised. You may be "third spacing" fluid which means very simply put, that fluid is not in blood vessels nor cells, but in the spaces around those st...

I would recommend getting the hernia repaired (herniorrhaphy) prior to umbilical piercing. it would othervise be possible to damage the hernai dack,

It is totally normal to still have numbness and swelling for 3-4 months after a tummy-tuck and liposuction.  Just be patient, continue to wear some sort of compression garment, and the swelling/ numbness will resolve on its on.

Thanks for the question. 2-4 months is enough time to get a piercing. Then, if you talk to your surgeon and get approval, there is no obstacle to having a piercing. I wish you all the best.