Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck REVIEWS

3 weeks post-op - so far I'm not sure how to feel

ORIGINAL POST

3 weeks post op

User Avatar
Arikehs
WORTH IT$16,000
I had my surgery on 9 September 2022. So far I'm not sure how to feel. I have a lot of swelling still but I'm trusting the process. I also have a lot of leakage coming from my belly button and may possibly have an infection in the belly button as well as a seroma in my lower belly.

Arikehs's provider

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 643 Reviews
PROFILE
Arikehs

Arikehs rating for Dr. Schlesinger:

Overall rating

Replies (7)

October 1, 2022
well if you are asking for an opinion, post some photos so we can see what your results are
User Avatar
October 1, 2022
I couldn't really see the belly but I am just 8 days out. I've had a lot of excess skin removed and I myself had some belly button issues, but per my doctor it is very natural to have this issue with the belly button it is sometimes one of the longest things to recover.
October 8, 2022
You must get the massages for about 3 weeks after TT
July 5, 2023
Not true. I never got them. The doctor doesn't recommend them. And I turned out fine
June 27, 2023
I feel you. I was pretty frustrated at first… the drains remained in a long time, I had seromas drained a couple of times. I needed the stomach girdle support for a few months to feel okay.. my doctor also told me to trust the process. I’m almost 3 years post-op and I finally feel pretty good. It really is a process and you have to endure patience… you look good and I know you will ultimately be happy with the outcome!!!
August 24, 2023
I had my surgery on 8/10/23 and everything went well. Minimal pain. My drains are still in and the #’s are not dropping. Im feeling super sad and worried.
UPDATED FROM Arikehs
22 days post

Pics

User Avatar
Arikehs
Before and 20 days post-op

Replies (2)

October 2, 2022
I think you look great
User Avatar
October 2, 2022
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM Arikehs
22 days post

I feel really good..

User Avatar
Arikehs
The dr. was able to take care of my belly button issue before it got bad. I made the mistake of waiting until my appt to point out the issue instead of calling him right away. Either way he acted fast when i brought the issue up.

Replies (1)

User Avatar
October 2, 2022
You look fantastic! Congratulations!