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Tummy tuck: post-op day one

UPDATED FROM 1995girly
1 year post

Additional lipo

$11,000
I had a fat pocket form around my scar line. I went back on Tuesday to have lipo under local anesthesia. It was super easy and painless. I hope for good results.

1995girly's provider

M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS

M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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So how is everything now? I was messed up by a doctor Here in Charleston Wv abs he messed my stomach At my end so I went to see Dr. calobrace and he did a scar revision liposuction and a fat transfer to my face he done an awesome job but I’m experiencing a very small belly button to you and I’m not sure about it but he had to really work on me and I’m sure he had a lot to accomplish with my stomach
I'm still swollen. my tummy feels very hard but i am massaging so hopefully that helps. I am supposed to go back for a follow up on Monday but I have to reschedule. I have a tiny bellybutton but I'm happy with the overall appearance of it. I have seen some nonexistent belly buttons, like completely gone.
UPDATED FROM 1995girly
4 months post

4 months post op

I am very pleased with my progress. I’m not doing 50 sit ups or anything but I can do a few. I have a small dog ear but I will see my surgeon at the end of this month. I still have swelling. I swell more in the evenings. My muscle in my upper abdomen still bulges a bit as well. Overall, I’m feeling pretty happy.

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You look fabulous! I had mine done 3.5 weeks ago, still stiff and swollen mostly at night... otherwise was tolerable procedure are you still doing scar therapy?
Thank you! No, I'm not doing any scar treatments. Probably should be but honestly I just got lazy. The scar is so low it doesn't really bother me. I tried the scar away strips but they bothered me.
Your belly button looks good !
Thank you. It healed super fast. I know some people have issues with their belly button healing. I was lucky and had no issues.
Does it feel good to not spill out of your pants?
Oh yes! My jeans are much more comfortable.
You mean muffin top lol
Your results are beautiful!! And the belly button looks great! How was swelling for you ? How long was it until you can put on a pair of pre op pants ? I am scheduled for next month and plan to go back to work close to week 3 post op and no idea what I will be able to wear and how much swelling affects that
UPDATED FROM 1995girly
1 month post

6 weeks post op

Still swollen. But, not to bad in the mornings. I’m happy with my before and after so far. My belly button is still a bit small, but I hope that changes as the swelling decreases. Definitely still tender when I bend certain ways and a little stiff if I stand too fast.

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