I had my TT in Feb 2021 and am unhappy with the results. I can’t see a single but of difference and it’s been 7 months. I have since lost 5 pounds, workout 4 times a week, eat 1100 calories or less a day and still do not see a difference apart from the scar. Why did this not work on me?!
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Hi creampuff123,
My typical pain control protocol for tummy tuck patients prioritizes non-narcotic medications and includes:1. Preop and 7 days postop gabapentin (nerve blocking pain medication)2. Preop and 7 days postop Tylenol3. Postop 7 days Aleve4. Intra-op Exparel (a 3 day long injectable...
Is it normal? Not really. It is possible though. The liposuction aspect of surgery tends to lead to a longer period of inflammation that can take months to resolve. This is generally pretty done by the 6 month mark though.
Thank you for your question. It's crucial to understand that preoperative protocols can vary depending on the surgeon, hospital, or even country. Some places indeed advise against shaving the surgical area shortly before surgery due to a slightly increased risk of infection.
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