40 & Looking Pregnant, Getting TT/Lipo Back/flanks W/ Hernia Repair - Bloomfield, MI

While I still won't be in a bikini because of the remaining stretch marks, I couldn't if I wanted to because of the belly button as well. At this point, it is a tell-tell sign that I had something done from the belly button. The incision around the belly button is still highly visible which really can't be seen in the photo. It's been 3 months, so hoping time will heal all although I'm not expecting perfection by any means. The lipo of the upper back on both sides still looks like it didn't take but patience will have to be my friend. I just started using New Gel Plus which my doctor has recommended, but will be switching to something else as the tube is over $50 bucks for 1 oz. and as long as my tummy tuck scar is, the tube is going going gone fast. Anyway, overall I'm happy that I can wear my pants now at waist level and not pull them up to almost my boobs to minimize the gut. To wear any shirt I want to is liberating to say the least.

Ok, he has redeemed himself. The doc has made things more clear regarding my Lipo on my upper back (swelling) and giving me more information regarding this instead of the last response I received which seemed as blowing me off. I still have the hard lumps on the flanks where the lipo was performed which has been there since 3 weeks post op. Massaging doesn't seem to be working at this point but I need to be more consistent with the massaging too. I hope all it takes is time. I do still wish I would've went to someone that specializes in tummy tucks which would've givien me more confidence in everything that's going on especially the lipo. Overall, he seems to be ok.