What is the Worst That Can Happen if I Pierce my Navel 6 Weeks After a Tummy Tuck? I was reading around the internet a bit and most of the information I found said that you should wait at least 6 months after a tummy tuck before the piercing of the navel? What is the worst that can happen if I was to pierce my navel 6 weeks after? And also, is there any dangers in piercing your navel with a hernia?
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As a general guide it takes about two weeks before you can straighten up due to the significant abdominal tightness. Therefore, you shouldn't even consider driving for the first two weeks. After two weeks, being guided by your body and how mobile you are.. If you feel safe to get...
Weight alone will not disqualify you from a tummy tuck. However, weight may increase complications, reduce the satisfaction with the results, and increase the likelihood of revision. An in person exam and consultation will be necessary to determine if you are a candidate for the surgery.
The muscle repair of a Tummy Tuck can definitely be disrupted. The amount of force required to separate the 6 pack (Rectus Abdominis) muscles would vary with WHEN the force was applied to the muscle repair, the AMOUNT of force applied and the WAY the muscles were stitched together.
A sudden...