I'm 1 month post op from a tummy tuck & flank lipo surgery. I thought I was very clear with my surgeon about what I wanted. My hips are "bumpy"-they naturally bump out then have an indent at my waist where my underwear and pants hit then bump out again. The surgery seems to have accentuated that instead of repair it. At my 1 month appt he seemed nervous when I pointed this out but claims he did the liposuction and it will get better. Should I get a 2nd opinion or wait? Thank you in advance.
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March 23, 2017
Answer: How long will it take to see liposuction results after tummy tuck and flank liposuction surgery?
Dear Selfie Mom:
I tell all my patients that though they may feel like going back to a desk job at two weeks, it takes about four weeks to start to feel like your old self again and you need to pace yourself or you will feel tired. You did have a major operation after all. Also, no ab...
Hi and thank you for your excellent question. Fat embolism, while possible, is extremely rare with a tummy tuck with liposuction. The increased risk that has been seen with a BBL is likely due to the fat transfer portion of the operation and the technique of the surgeon. This being said, ri...
A hiatal hernia is due to a defect in the diaphragm which is the then muscle that wraps around the esophagus as it enters the stomach. The diaphragm separates the lungs (chest cavity) from the abdomen (digestive organs). Liposuction of the abdomen is much more superficial being between the skin...
