Question 1

ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

Accepted Answer

: Not seeing the area cant tell you. Best is to have surgeon see it and answer your question.

Question 2

what is involved with tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Abdominoplasty is done to tighten the muscles of the abdomen, which have usually been stretched by pregnancy or massive weight gain, and to remove excess fat and skin from the abdominal wall. It is a big operation with a long incision just above the pubic hair that extends from hipbone to hipbone. You should make sure you are done having children before considering this operation.

Question 3

what can i do instead of a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight: Not to sound unkind, but weight loss is the only alternative.

Question 4

how is a pannectomy and a tummy tuck different?

Accepted Answer

The difference...: Is that in a panniculectomy, the excess "apron" of fat and skin is removed from the abdomen through a long incision at the lower abdomen. In an abdominoplasty, the same thing is done but also (and very importantly) the rectus muscles are brought back to their normal position in the midlne and the abdominal muscular wall is tightened.

Question 5

are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?

Accepted Answer

Yes..: I'm told by my patients that it's similar to a c section.

Question 6

around how many hours is a tummy tuck surgery?

Accepted Answer

2-4 hours: Depending on your size, previous surgeries, amount of skin to be removed, and whether you have had significant weight loss play factors into the time of surgery.   You will be asleep, so you wont really know either way.  Time for recovery is usually 2-3 days of discomfort and need for assistance, 1-2 weeks at home, light activity for 6 weeks. Best of luck and quick recovery!

Question 7

do tummy tucks (witch hazel) have to be costly?

Accepted Answer

Costly: Depend on what you think is costly.
Depends also on the benefit you get from the surgery.

Question 8

what are the dangers of tummy tucks (witch hazel)?

Accepted Answer

Safe procedure: Tummy tucks (witch hazel) are generally safe procedures in healthy patients. Risks include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, swelling, and bruising. Major complications are rare.

Question 9

how much do tummy tucks (witch hazel) usually hurt?

Accepted Answer

Moderate pain: Tummy tucks (witch hazel) are painful mainly because the abdominal muscles are repaired. Pain is usually well controlled with medications. Count on a 2 week period for recovery.

Question 10

what can make necrosis after tummy tuck heal faster?

Accepted Answer

They heal slowly: Skin necrosis after tummy tucks (witch hazel) can take long to heal because the skin is receiving less blood due to the lifting and stretching your surgeon did.  Wound care is very important.  Negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac) can be very helpful for large areas and accelerate the contracture of the wound.  Creams and medications have not been proven to be beneficial in the absence of infection.

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Ive just had a mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks. im 10 days post operation. when i sit my lower belly now makes a roll of fat over the incision and the incision tucks in. othis normal due to swelling? will it go down to make a flat belly?

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What is involved with tummy tuck?

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What can i do instead of a tummy tuck?

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How is a pannectomy and a tummy tuck different?

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Are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?

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Around how many hours is a tummy tuck surgery?

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