Hi everyone, I am 8 weeks post drainless tummy tuck and I have upper belly fat, I hate it! When I sit it rolls. It's been the same size since surgery I am pretty sure it's not swelling. When can I get lipo up there? And can I do it awake as a touch up?
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We have been using cohera glue for about a year now with drainless tummy tucks. It works best on thinner patients and if you do not do a lot of simultaneous abdominal lipo (flanks ok). Risks are that you get some fluid accumulation that you need to drain with a needle. We have had to do this but...
Dear mtngoddess,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel...
Dear Twoboystwogirls,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more...