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21, 2 Kids and Ready for TUMMY TO BE TUCKED!!! Chicago, IL

UPDATED FROM tatum6300
29 days post

Upper abdomen still over swollen

$11,000
Sooo my upper abdomen where I had lipo as well is still swollen and it looks sooo stupid ... can someone tell me WHY .... I do everything their is to prevent swelling but the muffin went no where it's week 4 for me... WHO ELSE IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM????

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Michael Horn, MD

Michael Horn, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.3 | 88 Reviews
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What have you been eating? Are you watching your sodium intake? Did he repair your muscles or did you have a hernia? Is he requiring you to wear a costume mores soon garment?
He has you looking good though!!! And your scar position is perfect!
Excuse the typos..... I meant is he requiring you to wear a compression garment.
Hello did you ever find out why your upper ab was still swollen like that? Did this ever go down? Or did you have to get this issue resolved??
No more swelling it was just because it was still fresh u have to give your body time to heal it takes at least a year ...also make sure to wear a garment at all times for at least a year. ..I wil post pics later
Ok. Im glad to hear that because I did a consult with Dr. Horn a few yrs ago but then decided not to have the surgery but Now I think Im ready and Im strongly considering going to him. Please post pics. I would love to see your results. One more question. If I get the surgery early December will I be well enough of for a party in January?? Thanks for answering.
I know this is late . Can you post update & pics ? Did the swollen top of stomach go down or did you have to get. A Revision ?
UPDATED FROM tatum6300
17 days post

Day 18

Results are Better but every now and thing I swell up really bad by my pubic area and the upper abdomen since I had lipo there. When I wake up in the more I'm really sore but once I start to move around it gets better !!! I recommend everyone continue to take Arnica Montana pills and the Arnica cream it works reAlly good on swelling and bruising !!!

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Looking good!
you are looking fabulous!!
Thanks!!!
UPDATED FROM tatum6300
9 days post

New pics day 9!!!

So it's day 9 not in really and pain just when I wake up in the morning from being swelled up! Also belly button looks great and so does my incisions !!! GUYS STAY AWAY FROM SALT ITS A NIGHTMARE!!! Still have my drains they will be removed tomorrow.

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You are looking great! I am in the suburbs of Chicago I think I will make an appointment to see Dr. Horn as well. I want a TT & LIpo, but I am scare to get my arms done at the same time.
Hey girl thanks ... I got my arms done as well which was no issue ... I think you should go head and make it happen!!!!
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