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Mini Tummy Tuck 3 Weeks Old - Newport Beach, CA
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Hi all, I had a mini tummy tuck done three weeks...
slickasiceMay 28, 2016
$3,800
Hi all, I had a mini tummy tuck done three weeks ago to correct some sagging skin that was very noticeable when I bent over. The skin sagged from my lower abdomen to mid stomach. I had lost around 80 pounds and was frustrated after all the work I did to lose it I was still embarrassed to be in a bathing suit or be seen naked by my husband (husband is great, he said I made this up in my head). I decided to get a mini tummy tuck to correct the sagging skin, and after the procedure I have some questions for anyone who has had a tummy tuck. I've read swelling is the worst 3-4 weeks after and I'm wondering if my belly will return to being smooth instead of being puffed up like it is. Also wondering how much less noticeable the scar will become and if the puckering in the ends of the incision will go down. My stomach is usually a lot flatter than it is now and I can't decide if I made a mistake or if I'm just swollen. Haven't had a chance to make it to my 3rd week appointment because of work issues. Thanks everyone!!
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May 29, 2016
Hi I agree to the previous comment. Swelling can last months I'm 5 months post op tt and I still have swelling. Keep compression on.
May 30, 2016
I am 3 weeks post op from a mini and still swollen, although it does vary from day to day and hour to hour. I think it just takes awhile for the swelling to totally go away -- I have read it could even take several months. Hang in there!
May 30, 2016
You look great! I bet you're thrilled. I'm almost 9 months post mini-tt. It's hard to believe it's that long. I have seen so many changes. You swell for about 3 months after any kind of exercise or movement. After 3 months it's intermittent until about 5 months. You will notice a huge difference then. The swelling will disappear at 6 months. I noticed that it gets almost worse after 5 months because you get all your energy back and you're doing more. Then poof at 6 months it's all gone. I'm swell free now at 8+ months and it's amazing. I still can't believe it. I'm bikini ready and thrilled with the new/old me. At the early stages I was finding all these flaws but they literally smooth out over time. Trust the process and journey and enjoy it. You look really great. You're going to look amazing by 9 months. It goes by slow the first few months and then it starts to fly by as the swell subsides. All the best! Glad you did it!
May 30, 2016
Great advice. Thanks for the encouragement. Allnaturalme
I never knew the recovery was so long. They told me, but I was like "I'm a beast and i will be full swing in weeks" NOT... If I only knew that it could take 6 months like I know it Now, I may have pushed to do it sooner so I'm summer ready, guess this means another winter vacation South... Tee hee
I never knew the recovery was so long. They told me, but I was like "I'm a beast and i will be full swing in weeks" NOT... If I only knew that it could take 6 months like I know it Now, I may have pushed to do it sooner so I'm summer ready, guess this means another winter vacation South... Tee hee
Your scar will lessen, its really good for 3 weeks. be patient.
I am impatient too and sometimes i wish i got my boobs done too. but still losing my baby weight i didn't want to be top heavy, now i am thinking i wish i did. lol we can't change it now. just go with the flow and once your swelling is down you will love your belly.