I am 4 weeks post op my tummy tuck, with liposuction on front and posterior flanks. On my left side,right at my hip (where the tummy tuck incision ends) there is a hard lump. It was much larger right after my surgery; however, it still is LARGELY apparent. At my 3 week post op appointment, my doctor said this was normal and the swelling would go down. I have applied heat every day and massage the lump, but it is still there. Any suggestions on helping the process so I dont look deformed?
I recently had a Tummy Tuck consultation with a plastic surgeon. I'm 5'3, 110 lbs, and I want a full Tummy Tuck, but might end up with an upside-down T. The other option was aggressive Liposuction on the abs and flanks, Vaser Liposuction, and lower skin excision. Which option is better for me? Why would I end up with an upside-down T?
Hello, i was hoping to get a second opinion on my results. Its been 5 weeks after TT with lipo to tummy, flanks and back. Im still swollen around waist esp. from back. I had a tiny circle of necrosis and 1 week ago at center of incision, my PS debrided it and now it has closed and has a brownish scab on it. Im worried about my hips they are indented- upper part is tight and lower at level of incision is softer. PS told me its because he pulled everything very tight. Will it even out? Thank you
I'm scheduled to have a tummy tuck in 2 months, and i can't make up my mind whether to add a posterior flank lipo. It will cost about a 1/3 more in order to add the lipo. My kind doctor and husband are leaving the decision totally up to me. Would I see 33% better results by adding it? Or would it be just a waste? Please help me make up my mind!! TIA!!
Hello, I am in good health, no underlying health conditions, have a healthy diet, never smoked, only drink once or twice a year. I'm 55 and weigh 155 lbs. In 1999, I donated my left kidney, it was an open nephrectomy without complications. My kidney function is great. I want to know if it is an issue to have a tummy tuck, MR and lipo to the flanks with the abdominal scar? The scar runs parallel to my rib cage on my left side. Thank you so much.
Do surgeons include liposuction with a full abdominoplasty? I have a fairly large pannus from 2 c-sections and significant weight gain (large babies 9 lbs 11 oz and 8lbs 11 oz). I would like to have a procedure that could take care of the entire abdomen and flank area, if possible.
I have smoked on and off since I was 15. Never smoked a pack a day, maybe just one or two cigarettes. About a couple of years ago I started to smoke black and milds (cigar) about once a day or every other day. I am supposed to have a tummy tuck with liposuction in my flanks in about a month. I stopped two weeks ago. What are my chances of complications?
I'm just under three weeks since having a Tummy Tuck and Lipo on my backside, flanks and outer thighs. I had two drains that were pulled at two weeks because they were draining very little. Less than a week later, I have much more swelling through my abdomen and the swelling from the lipo on my backside seems worse too. Is this normal after pulling drains? I was so happy last week but now I'm a little bummed. Is there anything I can do to help reduce the swelling? I'm already wearing a compression garment pretty much all the time. Thanks!
I has a drainless TT and BL with Aug. along with lipo of the flanks 6 days ago. My surgeon gave me 2 binders to wear around the clock, which I've been doing. They keep shifting and folding. At post op apt I asked for a compression garment. He said he uses binders. He recommended Spanx. It seems most doctors on RS recommend a CG. I'm willing to buy one myself to return to work. How do I size myself? What kind should I buy? I'm so swollen that I'm measuring wider than pre surgery! Please advise.
Im an over 40 woman, mother of three (repeat cesareans). Needing tummy tuck to repair muscles and fold over, however I will also need lipo on my abdomen and flanks. I What are the pros and cons of doing the lipo 360 during the Tummy Tuck vs doing the lipo 360 first, during a separate procedure?. (I am a normal weight).