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34 Years Old, Male, Dr Hedden. Had Tummy Tuck, Gyno Removal,and Some Lipo - Birmingham, AL

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Well, I used to be in very good shape, then gained...

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Well, I used to be in very good shape, then gained quite a bit of weight, lost it rapidly, and since then, no matter what I did or how good of shape I was in, I was stuck with loose skin, and also a minor case of gynecomastia. I still need to lose some weight, but had to get this over with

I booked a date a few weeks ago for the 15th, after reading many reviews of dr hedden. Everything went very smooth, and the price compared to ny was also substantial.

The facility is quite impressive, and everything is run very smoothly. The first 2 days after surgery were pretty rough, but other than that, I feel okay. The chest looks just like I wanted

I do notice one issue thiugh even with my compression garments on. I had a decent amount of stretchmarks, and I knew that any mark over the bb would not bevremoved, but that it would be placed much lower after the surgery.I have 2 marks now that somehow are exactly the same as before, not any lower.. I don't know if this is normal, but definitely not thrilled about this. i mean, i felt it, and just looked at it, and the mark has not gone down at all... I don't know what can be done, or if it's a part of swelling,etc, but I don't think it is. I have to admit it it's bothering me quite a bit, expected it to be lower than bb, and still the same as before. I'll see dr hedden tomorrow, so will get an answer then

Other than that, I feel well, and result should be very good, dr hedden said it looked very very good. Again, the mark is bothering me though.

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January 21, 2014
Welcome to the flat side. It does take some getting use to but it will happen.. I still have starch marks also but it is so much better than before. Good luck with your recovery
January 22, 2014
ty:))) also, as supposed to have muscle repair, but dr said wasnt needed, that they were touching... i think i got a full tummy tuck, belly betton was altered, etc, just worry a lot... and very bloated now
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January 22, 2014
That is all normal.. Just make sure you write a list of all questions for PS. I did that and it helped . Oh the swelling will last a bit and it's good no MR or you would have more discomfort. Lipo ed areas are the most tender. If I can help with anything just message me.
January 23, 2014
Idk now... for some reason, all the stretch marks, even the ones on the side still seem to be exactly the same as before... don't think this is normal, but it's definitely bothering me. maybe in a few days, i'll be happier
January 21, 2014
Congrats on your surgery! Happy healing!
UPDATED FROM NyctoAlabama
1 month post

WELL... NOT SURE

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There seems to be a bulge on my upper abdomen, and not one stretch mark was removed.... im starting to think i need to see a dr in ny just for a consultaion... i was supposed to have the muscle repaired, but dr told me he did not do it, said i didnt need it.... it could just be some fat or swelling in ipper abdomen, but when i suck in my stomach, theres like a crease in the middle which leads me to believe that perhaps a mini was performed??? idk, will hopefully find out soon

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the bottom , right above the scar , not flat... like a ledge. again, i doint know if its just fat i need to lose, but ive seen some photos of pretty heavy people after a tummy tuck, and its flat to the scar... mine hangs over... its not droopy but definitely not flat

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