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

i had a tummy tuck surgery last year then i got keloid on my wound how i can medicate it?

Accepted Answer

Massage, steroids: Massage is clinically proven to help break down scar tissue, so massage the scar for 15 minutes every night.  In my practice, I also use monthly steroid injections into the scar to help to soften it.

Question 3

how long does fat necrosis take to heal after tummy tuck  and what is best for wound care,  packing and cleaning?

Accepted Answer

3-4 months: Best treatment is a wound vac.

Question 4

i am worried that my tummy tuck is too tight.  i have a small wound dehiscence on the left, and i am 5.5 weeks out and still can't stand straight. ?

Accepted Answer

Follow up: Follow up with the physician and discuss this issue to ensure proper wound healing.

Question 5

i have an open wound after a tummy tuck. my surgeon says to clean with soap and water and cover. i used betadine once and the wound immediately started seeping. my dissolvable sutures are visible in spots, what is the best way to treat this?

Accepted Answer

: Follow your dr's instructions and let her/him know or be seen.

Question 6

can you tell me about a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Helps in many ways: A 'tummy tuck' or abdominoplasty is designed to help in multiple ways.  It allows for removal of excess skin and fat of the lower abdominal area, give more definition of the waste, and allow for for repair of the '6 pack' muscles that have seperated over time. In consultation, your doctor can show you how all those are done and the usual incision location (bikini line incision).

Question 7

how is a tummy tuck done, and what is the cost?

Accepted Answer

Several: 1. You should be done having children.
2. You have excess abdominal skin and fat that cannot be lost with diet and exercise
3. You have a "postpartum potbelly" because of separation of the rectus muscles and abdominal wall laxity
4. You are within 10-15 lbs of your target weight
5. You are otherwise healthy
6. You can afford the procedure (not covered by insurance.)
good luck!
7 cost varies widely

Question 8

are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

how much lipo is done on the flanks with a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Varies by surgeon: Some plastic surgeons have made liposuction an integral part of their abdominoplasties, while others do none at all.  Speak with your surgeon ahead of time so that realistic expectations are present before surgery.

Question 10

can i get a tummy tuck and have a hernia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you mean, can you have a tummy tuck and abdominal hernia repair at the same time, the answer is yes.  If you are asking, can a tummy tuck give you a hernia, the answer is that that would be very unlikely.

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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?

A member asked:

I had a tummy tuck surgery last year then i got keloid on my wound how i can medicate it?

A member asked:

How long does fat necrosis take to heal after tummy tuck and what is best for wound care, packing and cleaning?

A member asked:

I am worried that my tummy tuck is too tight. i have a small wound dehiscence on the left, and i am 5.5 weeks out and still can't stand straight. ?

A member asked:

I have an open wound after a tummy tuck. my surgeon says to clean with soap and water and cover. i used betadine once and the wound immediately started seeping. my dissolvable sutures are visible in spots, what is the best way to treat this?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about a tummy tuck?

A member asked:

How is a tummy tuck done, and what is the cost?

A member asked:

Are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?

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How much lipo is done on the flanks with a tummy tuck?

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Can i get a tummy tuck and have a hernia?

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