High Tension Tummy Tuck ~ 47 Years Old, 2 Adult Children, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Navel Hernia Removed and Inner Thigh Lipo

Although I am 6 weeks post op, I will share what motivated me to get plastic surgery. Prior to my Plastic surgery, this year I started gaining weight in my mid-section rapidly, after a visit to my OBGYN, learned I was experiencing perimenopause and weight gain in the mid-section is common. Therefore, I came to the conclusion that I would never get rid of the extra skin on my lower abdomen and achieve that flat tummy with the tight abdominal muscles I worked so hard for since given birth to my two children, 22 years’ ago, resulting in two C-sections and a navel hernia. In addition, I gained two fat pockets in my inner thighs throughout the years. Such experiences prompt me to contact Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Younai.

Because of my swelling, I wasn't going to post any pictures. However, per request, I decided to post a few. My swelling varies, depending on how active I am. I tend to swell up and get bloated rather easy as well. My swelling maybe do to perimenopause and my age (being older causing my swelling a little longer to subside). However, 7 weeks is still early post op. Therefore, I expect swelling. I just need to continue to monitor my activeness, sodium intake, what I eat and drink. I drink Alkaline water, I use Palmer's CoCo Butter Oil, I drink Arnica Tea which is good for swelling, I drink Prune juice as a natural laxative, I took Arnica Forte suggested by Dr. Younai which, took my bruising away in the 1st week. Dr. Younai checked for fluid. There is no fluid. I will post better pictures as I continue to heal. My current results actually look better then these pictures that I've posted. I will post more at the end of this week. Hope they are helpful.

I am still very swollen. However, it's still early since my surgery, 7 weeks Post Op. The only thing you use on my incision, stomach and back is; Palmer's Coco Butter oil Formula. I intend on using Scarr Away in a couple of weeks. As of now, I drink Arnica tea, Alkaline water with electrolyte, 1 cup of heated up Prune juice ( 1or 2x's a week). Dr. Younai recommended benadryl when I was itching like crazy (my itching was due to the nerve endings reconnecting, I believe). I make sure to use oil and don't scratch (pat the area) so that I don't get stretch marks. I am now wearing a medium size 2nd stage garment. I transition from a extra large full-body garment (cut of at the knees) right after my surgery.