Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
Tummy tuck
Why was my stomach flatter...
Sorry to hear about your concerns post TT. Generally it may take 3-6 months to see the final result. Localized areas pf swelling are not uncommon...
Tummy tuck with morgangi hernia.
Hello ! I have a morgangi hernia which my doctor believes I was born with has never caused any issues growing up, It was found accidentally. Would it...
I would recommend having the morgangi hernia repaired before undergoing any surgery. Even if there is a low risk of strangulation you do not want to...
Tummy tuck
Tummy tuck 1 year post op
Should my scar around my belly button have browning patches?
I had my surgery done in June 2019.
Also, should I still b
Whether a scar results from an accident or a previous surgery, for many people it is bit a badge of courage but an unsightly or even deforming mark...
Fat harvesting
Can fat be harvested from an area where I have had cool sculpting done 5 months ago?
After coolsculpting most of the changes that occur happen during the first 3 months. After 5 months in my opinion it should be ok to harvest fat from...
Am I a candidate for tummy tuck?
Am I a candidate for tummy tuck after aggressive lipo? I previously had liposuction which was very aggressive and my compression garment was very...
Honestly without a picture or physical exam I cannot give a recommendation. Talk to your plastic surgeon and provide a clear timeline of the...
What to do if I can’t relieve gas after a tummy tuck ?
I just got a tummy tuck/liposuction and we got home but i can’t relieve any gas after and before eating.
Usually this indicate you may be experiencing some constipation. Over the counter remedies include Dulcolax suppositories for one. Refrain from...
Do I need surgery or do I have other options?
I used to be about 280 lbs... I lost the weight then started lifting. I've been within 20 lbs of this weight for about a year now and wondering if I...
Congratulations on your weight loss. Usually when an individual loses a large amount of weight they are left with an abdominal pannus (overhanging...
Options other than Tummy tuck?
I am 33 and have 4 children- ages 9,8 and 2.5 year old twins. All were full term vaginal births. I recently went to be evaluated for stomach...
After having 4 children, it is completely natural to changes to your abdominal wall structures that are permanent. There can be excess skin, excess...
Abdominoplasty after lumbar fusion
I recently read that a tummy tuck can help with chronic low back pain, and I wanted to see if this is true? I have a total of 4 fused lumbar, with...
It won't be considered medically necessary, but it can help by strengthening your core. Repairing the diastasis will allow all of your core muscles...
Lipo and tummy tuck
I'm scheduled to have lipo and tummy tuck performed on me. I'm 5"5 193 pounds and 44yrs old. Is their any risks in this procedure?
I think if you are scheduled for this procedure, your surgeon should have already reviewed all the risk, benefit and alternatives fo your procedure...
Recently Answered Questions
Options for a double chin?
What are the surgery options for a double chin? I am a 21yo F and I already had a consultation a few months ago for chin liposuction. I was told I...
There are many possible causes for your perceived double chin. It is impossible to make a recommendation without seeing you in person and performing...
Ear Surgery
Is it possible to perform surgery to make ears more prominent?
I suppose so, but the small size would have to be quite significant to warrant the series of procedures that it would take to do something like that...
Upper eyelid punctal eversion after ptosis surgery
Can upper eyelid punctal eversion after ptosis surgery be resolved on its own? Or it has to be fixed...
It is always best to consult with the doctor that performed your surgery but I can tell you that 10 days after back to back surgical procedures is...