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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
How much weight do you lose from tummy tuck surgery?
The amount of weight lost depends on how much extra skin and fat you have that needs to be removed. The best candidates for a tummy tuck have reached a weight that is within 10 lbs of their ideal weight before having a tummy tuck performed... more
| Carmen Kavali, MD |  |
Tummy tuck - When do I know I have reached my goal weight?
That's a great accomplishment!
When I evaluate post-weight-loss surgery patients for body contouring, it's important to me that their weight has been stable for a few months. If you're still losing a few pounds each month, you're not yet ready... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
Tummy tuck - What should I do if I look bloated and fat after tummy tuck?
This is a tough question to answer without seeing you preoperatively or postoperatively.
Most swelling after surgery usually subsides within the first few months. Some of my patients that I perform a tummy tuck on will need a second stage... more
| Scott Sattler, MD |  |
Tummy tuck - Will my scar tissue ever breakdown and heal on its own?
It's a little unclear from your description about how your wound was cared for post-operatively, but it appears that you had some wound healing problems post-op (which occurs in about 5-10% of patients depending on factors like smoking, diabetes... more
| Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD |  |
Post tummy tuck swelling - How long should it last?
While it's not unusual to still experience some swelling six months after an adominoplasty, chronic or long-term focal swelling or exaggerated protuberance of the umbilicus should introduce questions to your surgeon as to possible causes... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
How long after a stomach surgery do you need to wait before having a tummy tuck?
My own answer to that question would be at least 3 months to allow you to heal from the first surgery and properly prepare for the tummy tuck. There is no absolutely right answer, but definately do not try to rush into this elective surgery... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Tummy tuck revision - does the patient have to pay for the costs of revisional surgery?
Revisions after tummy tucks should be rare. Occasionally a tiny dog ear at the corner of the incision needs to be repaired and this is usually at no charge. Charges, however, are at the discretion of your surgeon.
In general, if the result is... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Tummy tuck - Is it safe? What are the risks and side effects?
A tummy tuck is a safe procedure IF it is performed on a healthy non-obese patient and is performed by an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeon who performs the surgery frequently.
The most significant complications that can... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
How big of a scar will I have from a tummy tuck procedure?
While any tummy tuck procedure will lead to a scar, the length of the scar is dependent on the amount of extra skin that has been removed and the care that is taken. more
| Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD | |
How much can I exercise after a tummy tuck?
Your surgeon typically performs plication (tightening) of your abdominis rectus (abdominal) muscles during your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Generally, you should avoid activity other than ambulation and light walking the first four weeks after... more
| Pramit Malhotra, MD |  |
Who should consider a tummy tuck?
Frequently, patients are trying to discern whether liposuction alone will meet their goals or do they need some variation of a tummy tuck (or mini tummy tuck).
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) accomplishes three things:
It removes extra... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
Tummy tuck - do I have to reach my weight loss goal before surgery?
To gain the optimal results for a body contouring procedure including a tummy tuck, you should be near your target weight. If you believe that you are within your acceptable weight zone, then arrange a consultation with a board certified surgeon... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Tummy tuck - How long does swelling last?
There are 2 causes of swelling after a tummy tuck. One is just the natural edema in the skin as a result of dividing the lymphatic channels to the skin as it is lifted off the muscles to accomplish the result. This goes away after 3-4 months... more
| B. Pat Pazmino, M.D., F.A.C.S. |  |
What is a reverse abdominoplasty?
Plastic surgeons do their best to hide scars in surgery. In select patients with excess skin, fat, and tissue in their upper abdomen, the best place to hide a scar may actually be at the top of the abdomen instead of in the bikini area (as... more
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