Had a mini tummy tuck over 10 years ago. Wanted full TT. Had an ex lap then open abdominal surgery to repair gallbladder duct over 30 years ago, left with large scar across upper abdomen. Mini tuck done no issues with healing. Now Im told I am unable to have tummy tuck because of large abdominal scar and blood flow healing issues. Also told couldnt have liposuction either. Am I the only one in world with past surgery scars and unable to have anything done?
I didnt have lipo with TT bc dr stated it would jeopardize blood flow but I want to know if I can have improve results with lipo. I dont understand how reviews of others with twice as much fullness gets a TT and they have a flat stomach so whats wrong with me?
Hi there, Im hitting Day 14 of a full tuck. Is it normal to have an inner heat feeling? Also cant stand up straight or take a full breath because everything feels so tight!! I am walking around hunched over a bit. My doctor doesnt want me wearing the garment because they felt it was restricting blood flow...any recommendations on what I should be wearing around that area
How come some doctors wont do lipo during tummy tuck? Went on a consult and the doctor will not do any lipo. He said is constricts blood flow. And that when PS do both they usually cant go as aggresive on both ...So your not getting as good of a tuck ...or as aggresive as a lipo.... thoughts? Truth?
I do not smoke, I eat pretty well, and am 39 years old. I am 5 weeks post tummy tuck and lipo. At two weeks I had wound separation. I understand it happens to about 20% of patients due to blood flow issues. I've seen my surgeon once a week since then. He has debrided the opening twice. I'm doing wet to dry gauze several times a day. I'm just curious how often this occurs and how long it will take to close up. Also, how do I know it's actually healing? The wound is 4 inches in length and 1 inch wide.