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Plastic Surgery Stories

One of the best ways to determine whether or not to get plastic surgery is to read plastic surgery patient stories. Their personal experiences of what the went through from the time they first thought of having plastic surgery to finding a good plastic surgeon, having surgery and then recovering from the operation tells it all. Hearing their plastic surgery stories and the results of their plastic surgeries will often persuade or dissuade you from having the procedure.

Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery Stories

The following plastic surgery stories provide glimpses and personal experiences that people have had with tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) plastic surgery. These stories are from patients who describe what they went through (or are going through) with their own tummy tuck operation. Some of them have good experiences, others have bad experiences.

Plastic Surgery Stories

Each of the following is a plastic surgery story abstracted from our tummy tuck forum. Generally the patient has a tummy tuck related problem that they are seeking answers for. We try to provide advice as related to our own patient expeiences or point them in the right directon to find answers to their problems. Other patients simply wish to tell the story of their plastic surgery. For the complete listing of plastic surgery stories regarding tummy tuck surgery please visit out Tummy Tuck Forum.

TOPIC	PLASTIC SURGERY STORY
Plastic Surgery Story #1 Combining Epigasstric Hernia Surgery With Tummy Tuck	I have epigasstric hernia and need to have it surgically repaired. I have been suggested to have a tummy tuck done at the same time but I am terrified at the prospect of two things: the 3 hour operation and the accompanying anaesthesia and the pain post the operation.  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #2 Tummy Tuck Scar Treatment - Silicone Gel With Tape	Hi Tanner, I had a TT at the end of October and it was a pretty good experience (as far as discomfort, etc). Like you, I didn't really have much pain outside of the sore abs - felt like I'd done about 1000 too many sit-ups). I didn't really need any pain meds outside of Aspirin and stopped taking that after the 3rd or 4th day. I didn't like the dizziness that the percocet gave me, so I opted out of using it. Its been about 4 weeks and my PS just gave me some silicone gel for the scar. She told me that the consensus from the medical field is silicone gel and tape over the scar (with tape creating heat on the scar which will aid in healing and scar reduction) are the only proven methods. I was wondering what kinds of treatments for scar reduction you've heard were successful or have you used. And how long have you heard its necessary to treat a scar with those methods to help reduce it? Thanks.  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #3 Open & Infected Wound 3 Years After Tummy Tuck?	I have tummy tuck done in 2008 , 6 month later I have problem incision around my belly see to increased redness and experience increased pain around the wound harness tissue around the belly an opening in the wound. Discharge of pus thick yellowish/ greenish liquid from the incision on my belly. I feeling tired and feel lack of energy, double vision, loss of appetite, headache, fever doesn't feel better. I keep going to emergency and doctor only give me a antibiotics (cellulitis, cephalexin) opening in the wound doesn't healing at all. Please help I'm tired to see leaking belly.  Response - Ketsalaphone, I am not sure I understand. You had your tummy tuck over 3 years ago and you still have an open wound that is infected? Sorry, but the only thing I could suggest to you would be to seek medical attention from different doctors (specialists, not emergency room doctors). Tanner Follow-up Message - Yes I have tummy tuck over 3 year go and I still having an open wound. Thank you so much that help a lot.
Plastic Surgery Story #4 Need Hernia Repair & Tummy Tuck High Risk Surgery	I am going for a hernia repair as well as a tummy tuck. I also had 2 more operations within this year, I was told that the hernia repair n tummy tuck would be dangerous. I was also a smoker and my doctor advised me to stop so I'm on tablets that has stopped me from smoking, but I am still afraid coz I'm not sure if I'll survive this operation because I have been smoking and my lungs are not as strong has it is supposed to be, I have 2 boys n a husband that I so dearly love I just want to get some advise on what I should do?  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #5 Pain And Soreness 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck With Liposuction	I had a TT on Nov. 7, 2011. I also had lipo around the breast, and he said he tightened a lot of muscles. The long tummy tuck scar doesn't hardly hurt at all and he applied a long piece of breathable looking tape and said do nothing to it..  The upper body lipo areas really are still sore and while I sleep ok getting use to my back, I am very sore in the AM and it takes about an hour for it to go down to a dull roar of pain..  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #6 67 Year Old woman Has Pain And Swelling 2 Months After Tummy Tuck	It's been 2 months since my tummy tuck. I am just now able to sleep without my binder on. I can't go during the day without it as I end up having pain and a lot of swelling. Is this usual... I'm 67 and thought maybe because I'm older it is taking longer to heal. I wasn't real large to begin with and just had the loose skin removed and my abs repaired. The skin just feels so tight from the swelling. I tried an ice pack and it helped some.  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #7 Pain, Swelling And Gurgling Sounds 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck	Hello I'm Marie' & I've just started to experience pain on my right hand sideline of round by my belly button ' I as six wk post oP from having tummy tuck ' I still have swelling above my scar ' is this all normal ???? I have a lot Of gurgling noises in my stomach is this normal ' I have taken all the advice my surgeon gave me' & I'm still not lifting heave things ' please help as I'm worried . Thank you Marie  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #8 Large Lump In Belly After Tummy Tuck	Hi, Tanner! I talked to you recently via email and you were very informative.. Did you ever experience a large lump of hardness in the lower abdomen (mines below the belly button)? It's about the size of a baseball. Do you think this is something that's normal to experience during recovery of a tummy tuck? The hardness distends my tummy out and is really upsetting me..   Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #9 Swollen & Look Pregnant 6 Months After Tummy Tuck	I had a tummy tuck about 6 months ago. I am worried because I am so swollen and look 4 months pregnant. I am swollen from under my chest and down it foofs out. I am also having a stabbing pain on my lower stomach near the scar. The more I work out and walk it hurts. Is this normal because I am worried something is wrong and my doctor says I'm fine. He isn't the nicest to me cause I had alot of pain months after and told me it was in my head that he's never had a patient in that much pain after 2 months. Please let me know if the swelling this bad is normal after 6 months with pain Thank you so much.  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #10 Lost 200 lbs. & Need A Tummy Tuck But It's Expensive	Five or six years ago i lost almost 200lbs over a winter through diet n exercise, a couple of years ago my mother followed in my foot steps and did about the same, now we are both looking to get tummy tucks this winter, thoughts, its expense but sadden me, still feel over weigh at times, cant take my shirt off with confidence.  Response - None.
Plastic Surgery Story #11 Stomach Not Flat After Tummy Tuck	Hello, I am 9 days post op and have a few questions. One is my stomach is not flat after tummy tuck. i still have "paunchy areas" meaning i expected to be pulled so tight i could bounce a quarter off my stomach. Is this swelling? will it continually attach and tighten?   Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #12 Bloated & Tightness After Tummy Tuck	I have & I still are experiencing this problem. I really feel a tightness around my belly button & I sometime through my back. I can't even drink 9oz of water without getting bloated. I fell like I want to tale a stick pin &I deflate my stomach. I want to go to a gastrointestinal doc but I'm fear I might cause further complications. What have u found out?  Response - Kim, Why not go back to your surgeon and explain your symptoms to him/her? Your surgeon is the only one that can really giver you answers. Tanner Follow-up: I did go back to him and he suggested that I see a gastro Md. I'm trying to set up an appoint now. Thank you for responding. Kim
Plastic Surgery Story #13 Dead Black Skin After Tummy Tuck	I had a lipo and tummy tuck the same day. When I went back to the PS for my first visit, I thought I had a large bruise. Instead it was black and my doctor said it was dead skin cells. Now I need another surgery to get rid of this problem. I have heard of skin graphs to cover the hole they put in your tummy to cover what was cut out. Can you give me some idea of what they are going to do? I am 53 and weigh 135.  Response - Carla, Sorry, but I don't know. I never had that problem and don't know anything about that kind of surgery. The best thing would be to call or go back to your surgeon for a full explanation. Good luck. Tanner
Plastic Surgery Story #14 Infected Tummy Tuck Belly Button 3 Weeks After Surgery	Hello. I am currently 3 weeks post-op from having full tummy tuck. The main incision is healing nicely but due to a prior laproscopic procedure, my circulation was compromised around belly button. Because of this the tissue of new belly button is ischemic and producing puss and pain. My PS put me on IV antibiotics and had me use silver mesh for a week. This was two weeks ago. There is no sign of healing and I'm afraid it will infect again. I'm usually a quick healer. How often do these open wounds re-infect? What more can I do to avoid re-infection other than washing it and changing dressings daily? My PS agrees it's unusual for tissue to take this long to "declare itself". Any advice is welcomed.  Read Response  ADD COMMENT
Plastic Surgery Story #15 Tummy Tuck Belly Button Leaking Blood 4 Weeks After Surgery	Hi I had my tummy tuck 4 weeks ago, my belly button has just started leaking and a little blood around the edges is this dangerous and what do u think I can do, it was all fine till 3 days ago, strange, I'm a little scared now. Thanx.  Read Response
Plastic Surgery Story #16 19 Days After Surgery (Panniculectomy, Gynecomastia & Plication Surgery)	Hi Tanner - 19 days post surgery. Feeling better every day and swelling and bruising starting to subside. Saw the surgeon again today and the single tummy drain is still in...35cc per day last two days. Have another appointment for Tuesday - maybe? He drained my chest reduction area again - 65 cc left and 80 cc right. Less than half of Tuesday's amount. Even the surgeon is surprised by my fluid amounts, but says that it sometimes happens - lucky me. Otherwise, he is extremely pleased with my healing progress. I am convinced that you and I had a similar pre-surgery experience...my gym time of 90 minutes daily certainly made me handle the recovery better. Stopped at the gym this morning for the first time to see the gang and had absolutely NO desire to lift weights or get on the Stairmaster! I can wait a few more weeks! Told my surgeon all about your site and he was going to check it out so he can refer patients to it. Keep up the good work and help more people....you made a huge difference for me. Thanks.   Read Response
	For the complete listing of plastic surgery stories regarding tummy tuck surgery please visit out Tummy Tuck Forum.

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