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

will weight gain after a tummy tuck make my belly button hurt?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: However if you have gained a significant amount of weight, you may be putting undue stress on your diastasis repair which could be associated with umbilical pain or you may have a hernia. I would discuss with your surgeon, you may need to perform diagnostic imaging.

Question 3

i have a pouch tummy 22 days post mini tummy tuck and liposuction above the belly button. will i get flat tummy? i also had liposuction for love handles and i still see them?

Accepted Answer

: You should go back to the surgeon for a check up and explanation

Question 4

i developed a dark leather dry patch of skin that went from the middle of my chest to my belly button in a straight line after having a tummy tuck.

Accepted Answer

Picture needed: will need images to better assess the "rash"  have you been seen by a physician for this? it should be monitored if you have concerns and definitely if it is changing .

Question 5

i have skin necrosis under my belly button from a tummy tuck 6 months ago.  i am 4 weeks post a davinci hysterectomy and am in great pain. is it related?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: If you are having great pain 4 weeks after robotic hysterectomy, and have skin necrosis under your belly button someone needs to see you and do an exam to see what is going on.  I would want to make sure you didn't have a serious infection or an incision problem.

Question 6

recently noticed a lump right above belly button, feels as though it extends down to pubic area. had a tummy tuck 3 years ago so not sure if it's scar tissue from muscle repair or something else. its bothersome and numb.

Accepted Answer

Could be. : Could Just be scar tissue or could be something more sinister like a hernia. Best to go back to your ‘tummy tuck’ doctor and have him/her evaluate.

Question 7

i had a hernia above my belly button repaired with tummy tuck the repaired my tueemy muscles with a wire mesh 1.5yr ag. im 6 week pregnant is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your pregnancy is long enough after the hernia repair that it should be well healed and not be a problem during your pregnancy.

Question 8

is it normal that after abdominoplasty the belly is swelling more and more? had it done five days ago the only one drain that was put in my stomach was taken out 24 hours  later from there on the belly has gotten more swolle is it normal what can i do abo

Accepted Answer

Swelling : Swelling five days after a tummy tuck is normal; however, if the swelling is increasing and is associated with increasing pain you should call you plastic surgeon and have it checked out.

Question 9

i had a tummy tuck about two years ago, is it normal for my abdomen to feel that is retaining water and when i touch it i feel the water move?

Accepted Answer

Seroma: You probably have a seroma.  That is a collection of fluid between your skin and abdominal wall.  Your plastic surgeon should evaluate it.  A sonogram can outline it if it is present.

Question 10

can i get a tummy tuck for around $3000? (my belly is in the way of everything i hate the way i look in clothes, my tummy is bigger than my behind)

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Prices vary depending upon where you live, but when you add the fees of the surgeon, the anesthetist, and the facility it will likely be more than twice that amount.

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Would a tummy tuck put my belly button back to where it should be

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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:

Will weight gain after a tummy tuck make my belly button hurt?

A member asked:

I have a pouch tummy 22 days post mini tummy tuck and liposuction above the belly button. will i get flat tummy? i also had liposuction for love handles and i still see them?

A member asked:

I developed a dark leather dry patch of skin that went from the middle of my chest to my belly button in a straight line after having a tummy tuck.

A member asked:

I have skin necrosis under my belly button from a tummy tuck 6 months ago. i am 4 weeks post a davinci hysterectomy and am in great pain. is it related?

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Recently noticed a lump right above belly button, feels as though it extends down to pubic area. had a tummy tuck 3 years ago so not sure if it's scar tissue from muscle repair or something else. its bothersome and numb.

A member asked:

I had a hernia above my belly button repaired with tummy tuck the repaired my tueemy muscles with a wire mesh 1.5yr ag. im 6 week pregnant is that ok?

A member asked:

Is it normal that after abdominoplasty the belly is swelling more and more? had it done five days ago the only one drain that was put in my stomach was taken out 24 hours later from there on the belly has gotten more swolle is it normal what can i do abo

A member asked:

I had a tummy tuck about two years ago, is it normal for my abdomen to feel that is retaining water and when i touch it i feel the water move?

A member asked:

Can i get a tummy tuck for around $3000? (my belly is in the way of everything i hate the way i look in clothes, my tummy is bigger than my behind)

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